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Client:
ZF Group
Location:
Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
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49
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
We are looking for a new colleague to strengthen our Program Management Team.
About the Team:
The Program Management IRS Team located in Spain and Portugal is leading one of the key Global Development regions for airbag applications, serving both European and Global customers. With over 3 decades of experience, our balanced and skilled team is continuously developing, making us a competitive option.
Main accountabilities, responsibilities, and deliverables:
* Lead and manage the project teams & serve as the main customer contact during execution phases (from kick-off until closure);
* Support acquisition activities on a case-by-case basis as agreed with the program management lead;
* Prepare and revise the total project plan including time and budget planning, in accordance with GDPEP requirements;
* Ensure meeting customer and ZF milestones, key process indicators (profit, quality, time), and interact with customers through specific interfaces;
* Provide regular project status reports to customers and ZF management;
* Manage profit responsibility for product/investments/tooling and development/budget planning and total project cost control;
* Guarantee availability of updated information about the project, manage risks, issues, and action plans to recover deviations;
* Manage modifications during the development process;
* Organize and perform GDPEP phase exit reviews, participate in customer audits, customer assessments, and IATF audits.
Required skills and experience / main competencies:
* Engineering degree or experience in the automotive industry as a Program Manager;
* Competency in ZF product design fundamentals, automotive APQP processes, PPAP processes, manufacturing knowledge, and basics of financial management;
* Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar tools;
* Preferred PMP certification through PMI, Prince 2, or Agile;
* Fluent in English and Portuguese; other optional languages (French, German) are a plus;
* Good communication, leadership, teamwork skills, negotiation, problem-solving abilities, and a customer/stakeholder service orientation;
* Knowledge in risk management, financial management, quality, and Lean Manufacturing.
Why you should join ZF Passive Safety Systems?
* You will work in a varied, innovative work environment, in an international team;
* Engage in challenges and high-level professional activities;
* Receive competitive compensation and benefits;
* Access continuous learning opportunities;
* Enjoy discounts for employees with several partners.
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