Program Manager

Kongsberg Automotive, s.r.o.

Place of work
Vráble, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Contract type
full-time
Start date
By agreement.
Wage (gross)
2 750 EUR/monthFinal salary will be discuss on the interview and be based on the experience and seniority of the selected candidate.

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The right candidate will be responsible for the clients' projects with a clear focus on vehicle dynamics /transmission/steering actuators, their definition and the management of the teams for the fulfillment of the agreed objectives (QCT) and through the KA Management System within the Business area. Take product or system projects, from idea to production execution in some of the manufacturing plants in KA and, monitoring of new opportunities with customers defined in cooperation with the commercial department, too.

Other key responsibilities include:
  • Leading projects for KA`s business area drive control systems.
  • Definition and monitoring of project goals, milestones, and budgets.
  • Review project budgets ensuring that projects are delivered within 100% of the approved budget at the start of the project, implementing recovery plans when this figure is exceeded.
  • Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including engineers, developers and customers.
  • Coordination of activities between different departments and international branches
  • Be Responsible and Report on the status of the project/program to the Steering Committee (STC).
  • Organize and Lead project meetings as required (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.) with internal and customer project teams to ensure Kongsberg meets customer requirements.
  • Ensuring compliance with quality standards, internal and external processes and schedules
  • Identification and management of risks, as well as the development of solutions
  • Manage successfully Engineering Change Requests to increase profitability of the project and meet technical requirements.
  • Communication with external partners, suppliers, and customers
  • Ensure that Project documents are created, maintained and updated through the PLM structure.
  • Establish project rules and best practice routines. Organize and prioritize time between managing multiple projects. Budget tracking and monthly forecast update.

Employee perks, benefits

Work in a global and diverse company with endless opportunities.
Learning & development opportunities with KA Learning Lab
Opportunity to improve skills and expand own and organization’s competencies.
Home office based on internal guideline process.

Other benefits will be discussed on the interview.

Information about the selection process

Additional language skills (e.g. German, Swedish, Norwegian…) are advantageous.

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV in our system:
https://jobs.kongsbergautomotive.com/job/Vrable-Program-Manager-95201/788435902/

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)

Educational Specialization

Engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Office - Skillful
IATF 16949:2016 - Expert
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) - Skillful
SAP - Skillful
PLM - Skillful

Driving licence

B

Experience in the position/sector

Project Management in automotive industry

Number of years of experience

5

Personality requirements and skills

Sound knowledge in the field of electro actuators, transmission actuation, vehicle dynamic components or comparable drive technologies to support our Business Area.

Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills.

International project experience and intercultural competence.

Willingness to travel internationally.

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Brief description of the company

Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable. With revenues of approx. EUR 1 billion and approximately 5.300 employees in 18 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland and has more than 25 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers. In our Vráble plant we produce mainly AT shifters and other products. You can find more at our web page http://www.kongsbergautomotive.com/

Number of employees

500-999 employees

Contact

Contact person: Mgr. Alexandra Vnenková
Tel.: +421915790125
E-mail: send CV
ID: 4763572  Dátum zverejnenia: 9.4.2024  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 750 EUR/month