Manager (Client Lead) - Program Mgt

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
Position in Magna Electronics Japan
Duties and responsibilities
The Manager - Program Management is responsible for all program management activities related to one or several customers in Japan, covering the entire product life cycle (from pre-acquisition through end of production), as well as acquisition support for new programs & program-related communications.
The position includes team management to achieve business objectives on a larger scale.
Manage programs

• In charge of all program's activities
  • Secure program activities are performed at a global scale to achieve objectives
  • Assess the risks encountered for each program in his scope and define mitigation actions
  • Support serial life maintenance activities
• Ensure process compliance
  • Ensure all applicable processes & standards are followed
  • Support gate preparation/reporting activities and deviations process when needed
  • Conduct regular program status reviews and assist in decision making.
  • Communicate/negotiate with customers/suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing

Manage financials

• Manage overall customer(s) programs budget
  • Monitoring using standard tools & processes
  • Plan vs Actual reconciliation
  • Early risk escalation
• Manage overall customer(s) programs KPIs
  • Meet or overachieve target KPIs for customer programs ncl.VA/VE
  • Identify financial risks & manage recovery plans

Manage customer(s)

• Build customer(s) trust
  • Establish relationships with key customer contacts for the decision making process
  • Understands customer's business and speaks their language
  • Develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment
• Manage customer program health
  • Maintain deep customer knowledge (process, organization
  • Establish monthly management review
  • Provides to all related entities customer feedback on products and features

Support business development

• Support quotation & risk assessment phases for new business acquisition
  • Support the preparation and business case review of quotations for customers
  • Involve in quotes targeting profitable and/or strategic business opportunities
• Support post-competition phases
  • Support contract reviews when awarded, and lessons learned for lost business

Manage a team

• Direct management a group of Program Managers to achieve business objectives
• Identify opportunities for development and define development plan / career path
• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures together with well-being at work

Must Have Requirements

• Working Experience: 9+ years of project/program management experience
• Strong technical background in product development
• Diploma: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent
• Must possess ability to lead/direct assignments and development of program managers

Soft skills

• Keen listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills
• Find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment
• Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• ADAS systems or Electronics experience
• SW development experience or knowledge

Other

• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Clear and concise in communication
• Independent thinker
• Ability to take initiative and overcome obstacles
• Self-learner

Languages

• English: communication in English with members in other regions such as US and India
• Japanese: Fluent reading & writing including with Japanese customers

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Electronics