Programme Manager - 12-month FTC
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Programme Manager - 12-month FTC
Overview
• Manages the scope and introduction of new programmes / projects to the companies' product portfolio.
• Manages the scope and introduction of running changes (customer or IAC driven) to existing programmes /projects within the product portfolio.
• Supports the development and implementation of VA/VE ideas to support IAC's requirements.
• Supports the Sales and/or Business Management team on the response to new business acquisition RFQ's and programme / project related RFQ packages.
• Engenders a philosophy of 'managed' change control through all aspects of the organisation associated with programme and project management.
• Leads the Cross Functional Team (CFT) through the programme / project introduction life cycle as per GDLS/ProLink.
• Establish and report on a regular basis an overview of the CFT(s) and programme(s) / project(s) status to management.
• Develop and manage the customer focus of a programme / project to ensure that a successful launch is achieved for IAC's products in the eyes of the customer.
Main missions and results
• Participating in the process of creation, control and responsibility for the budget.
• Management practices and deliverables relating to GDLS / ProLink and other interrelated system & processes.
• Is directly accountable for the successful launch (Scope, Time, Cost & Quality) of a programme / project ensuring all agreed / IAC's company standard metrics are achieved.
• Defining and managing the scope and requirements of the programme(s) / project(s).
• Define, maintain and adapt programme / project(s) timing for all areas to meet the key milestone objectives.
• Financial development sign off and reporting for programme(s) / project(s) sales pricing cost, tool investment, capital investment, engineering development and design cost.
• Ensure all aspects of the programme and project are maintained and developed to meet the minimum quality objective requirements of the programme / project.
• Establishment and leadership of the Cross Functional Team(s) (CFT) as required meeting the changing demands of the programme(s) / project(s) with the full support and acknowledgement of the organisational stakeholders.
• Monitoring and management of the CFT member's responsibilities relating to GDLS / ProLink, RASIC, key elements and deliverables, including correctly maintaining a central library of programme / project evidence and deliverables with in ProLink.
• Scheduling and conducting regular CFT meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained.
• Primary cross functional interface for the customer(s) and the IAC CFT(s), in order to define the full scope of the programme(s) / project(s).
• Developing and establishing the Customer / IAC Statement of Work Requirements Assumption documents & agreements for the programme(s) / project(s) with all departmental stakeholders.
• Supports and ensures all necessary regular cross functional meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained.
• Manage, maintain and adapt overall IAC programme / project timing and budgets in conjunction with the key IAC department stakeholders & customer(s) in order to manage changes to support a successful launch
• Defining all Key Milestones, incl. but not restricted to: IAC and customer programme / project life cycle introduction timing and sign off; Engineering & Design Development, incl. design freeze, sign off and release and PDP/CAR preparation and sign off
• Development, approval, reporting and monitoring of the programmes sales pricing & cost, tool investment (TAR & Cash Flow), capital investment (CAR), engineering development and design (PDP) cost status against the standard company metrics or as established at business case sign off & programme / project award, supported and guided by the responsible Business Manager and Project Controller.
• Manages, maintains and communicates the programme(s) / project(s) status reporting and sign off requirements to support the required programme /project quality.
• Ensure correct escalation and reporting of programme / project issues in a timely manner to the relevant management level in order to engender successful resolution.
Preferred skills and experience
• Bachelor's degree in project and / or Programme Management, (preferred), and /or Engineering and/or Business Administration or substantial experience in automotive industry as programme manager.
• Attained a Professional Project / Programme Management accreditation level (IMPA Level C as a minimum, (or equivalent) with a recognised National / International Project Management organisation.
• Experience in the automotive industry in programme management within a substantially sized regional or global organisation or extensive experience in automotive industry in project management.
• Good working knowledge / understanding industry standards & related procedures.
• APQP, PPAP and IATF 16949 training or proven experience in automotive industry in project management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the customer and within IAC.
• Adaptability in the location of work including business travel.
• Flexibility to change priorities in response to changing programme / project demands.
• Excel: Intermediate level user, essentially able to create; manipulate & problem solve graphs and pivot tables.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
IAC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
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