Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.
Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading edge of the mobile revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.
Mission of the Role: Experienced technical leader adept at leading strategic project management, who drives complex Hardware projects throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring successful execution, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
Key Objectives of this Role:
Experienced Technical Leader adept at leading strategic program management, who drives complex Hardware projects throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring successful execution, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. This role works with the larger Product Development team to surpass customer expectations in cost, quality, and delivery on Hardware projects while meeting financial objectives. Develop and maintain control over all the Project Management elements of Hardware Swim Lane. Project-level Timing plan & Strategy to meet the defined Visteon and Customer milestones. Process Compliance, such as Gate Deliverables, ASPICE, etc. Risks, Defects, Quality Indicators & Escalations. Hardware Engineering Budget and Staff Planning. Manages and coordinates one or more Hardware projects. Plans with Program Lead and other project leaders and aligns milestones to achieve program goals. Supports/aligns other project activities (issues Hardware BOM identifying items' readiness for sourcing, estimates the impact of changes, and communicates sample delivery requirements, among others). Manages estimation (CBOM) and sourcing activities with Program buyers for Hardware BOM. Ensure timely supplier/component qualification (PPAP), eliminating roadblocks, in line with Customer milestones.Key Performance Indicators:
Program Execution and Monitoring: Lead, monitor progress, and track internal and external milestones, to ensure timely delivery, cost optimization, & quality outcomes including process compliance. Provides Software leadership to program teams promoting effective decision-making, leading structured approach to problem solving, and triggering preventive actions at the program level. Budget tracking.Customer Focus: Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with customers and cross-functional stakeholders as the primary contact, along with Hardware Project Leader, for end-to-end program-related activities, using impactful communication across different functions. Be the primary contact for the Customer from a Program Management perspective.
Change Management: Overseeing/Monitoring/Tracking program changes and scope creep by effectively evaluating and communicating the impacts of changes on timelines, resources, and costs with all cross-functional stakeholders.
Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks to minimize their impact on project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Managing escalations (internal & external).
Innovation and Technology Adoption: Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to enhance program management effectiveness and efficiency.
Key Year One Deliverables:
Define Project Scope and Milestones for Hardware Development; Lead Design and Development of Automotive Hardware Components; Ensure Compliance with Automotive Industry Standards; Manage Cross-Functional Collaboration; Oversee Prototype Development and Testing Phases; Ensure Hardware Quality and Reliability Standards; Document and Report Project Progress to Stakeholders; Drive Continuous Improvement in Hardware Processes.Qualification, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical area. Several years of professional experience in program & project management in automotive or similar industries. Experience in leading bigger development teams located in different countries. Know-how in project management (ideally PRINCE / PMP). Very good understanding of Product Development principles and practical experience. Excellent understanding of development and production processes with experience in Hardware Design and Testing or similar. Leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and assertiveness. High level of autonomy and accountability. Strong project management discipline – Planning & Execution, Communication, and Strategy. Strong communication skills, high customer orientation, and team spirit. Analytical-structured expertise. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project and JIRA. Fluent in English, and German is considered a plus.Key Behaviors:
Collaboration; Team Spirit; Problem-Solving; Critical Thinking; Result Orientation.Reporting Structure:
Reports to System Senior Leader - Mercedes Benz, located in Germany.
Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Possibilities for career development in an international company; Professional development based on up-to-date training opportunities and expertise; 25 days paid annual leave; Additional health insurance and life insurance; Competitive remuneration package with a pool of benefits and incentives schemes at place; Open and friendly working atmosphere; Social activities.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.