JOB DESCRIPTION

Director PMO

What can you expect?

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 30 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.

Leading the Program Management Office for Adient EMEA. Provide leadership and direction for the Program Management community with a focus on systems and processes for Europe. Coaching & Training for EMEA Program Management community. Global leadership for Program Management processes and systems. Global Program Management KPI reporting.

At Adient, we are proud to offer hybrid working to our employees, which involves being able to work remotely for up to 5 days per week based on the agreement within specific department.

What will your responsibilities be?

Leading and providing direction and guidance for PMO staff.Leading global Program Management Steering Committee.Lead and support executive program and launch readiness reviews.Conduct Program Management community knowledge assessments, identify knowledge gaps and develop trainings for gap closure.Coordinate and provide training and tutorials for the Program and Portfolio Management System. (ProDash), PMBOK, PLUS, PSOS, MOS, Teamcenter, Parts Matrix, O.I. List, Review Standard, Scope Management, Product Change Management, Time Management, Communication Management, Program Financial Management.Support internal and external process audits. (TÜV, TISAX…)Global hotline for PLUS.Program and Launch setup including scaling and Gate date approvals based on program / launch scope.SDT Meeting support & training on request (i.e. Planning Meetings)PLUS specific change requests – review, align globally and disposition.Platform Director coaching & workshops yearly to collect feedback for process and system optimization.User acceptance testing for PM systems.

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Business MBACertificate in Program management from PMI, IPMA, Prince2 or equivalentFluent in EnglishAt least 15 years of experience in the automotive industry.At least 10 years of experience in project management, in the automotive industry through all product-groups: Complete Seat, Metal, Foam and Trim.Leading a minimum of 10 new product launches, including green-/ brownfield launches. At least 1 complex launch including multiple component launches.Proven capability to develop and deliver program management training courses.At least 5 years of experience in PMO role.Expert in “Project Management Knowledge Areas” as described in Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)Experience with ADIENT or an automotive Tier 1 supplier.Proven track record of experience in leadership, general management and communication.

Other:

Knowledge about Business Operating System (BOS) and deep knowledge about PLUS Procedures, -Standards, -Forms, -Work Instructions.Understanding of engineering development, drawings and automotive production techniques & logistics.Expert knowledge in MS-Office applications like MS-Project, EXCEL, TEAMS, SharePoint, One-Note, Forms, Planner, Streams.Knowledge about Program and Portfolio Management Systems and low-code systems like Smart-App and Mendix.

Which benefits do we offer?

Base monthly salary starting from 5000 Euro gross. Our salary is fair and competitive and can be higher than the starting minimum written in the advert.13th salaryAdditional holiday days based on seniorityMeal vouchers - 7€ (fully paid by employer)Language courses, trainingsChildbirth/Wedding allowance, Relocation support, Referral bonus, Blood donation allowanceCoffee and tea at workplace, own canteenEmployee wellbeing – massages at the workplace, sport activities; 7-10 days of fully paid sickness within a year, life insurance, vitamin voucherEmployee Assistance Program "Felix" – psychological, financial and legal supportStable, long-term employment in strong international company with friendly working atmosphereOpportunity to collaborate on volunteering activitiesFlexible working time, Hybrid Work Model – combination of home office (including limited days of work from abroad) and work from the officeWork on latest projects in automotive seats development

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dagmar Sováková on +421 910 828 746.

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