Job Description: Project Manager
Objectives:
(Fundamental goals as for the incumbent)
Project Management
Organizing and leading work preparation
Organizing and leading project optimization
Organization and coordination of new projects (planning, customer communication, budget)
Quality, cost, and timely control and coordination, as well as implementation of projects and digital processes in the company, consistently using the company group standards for project management
Tasks:
Planning of value stream-oriented process flows, taking lean thinking into account
Initiating and controlling improvement projects, e.g., Proma, and product maturity projects
Controlling regular project communication and cross-project controlling
Supporting the evaluation of CIP projects and involvement in optimization workshops
Planning and coordinating internal and production relocations between sites, ensuring targets are achieved
Defining permanent interface optimization and the corresponding processes for projects
Managing employees and personnel planning within the area of responsibility
Developing work preparation tasks: time management, process data specification, and feedback of actual data into calculations
Preparing personnel requirement plans and coordinating with line managers
Monitoring approved investments within the area of responsibility
Implementing and developing Lean methods and tools
Participating in the ongoing optimization of the project management system and work preparation across the group of companies
Competencies:
Access to relevant information necessary for tasks
Control and prioritization of department tasks
Effective communication of milestones and readiness to customers
Special Authorizations, Permissions and Permits:
Access to all related IT systems and KPIs
Authorization to sign contracts and purchase orders within rules
Responsibility:
Change management responsibility
Disciplinary and technical management of staff, including qualifications
Development and achievement of KPIs
Informing management
Cost center responsibility
Achieving corporate objectives
Handover of projects after customer release (PPAP) to Industrial Project Engineer
Work Environment:
Office work (computer use)
Shop floor visits (loud, hot, dirty)
Qualifications:
Proven management skills and team leadership
Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
Fluency in English
Critical thinking
Experience in a similar role, ideally in an international company
Automotive background preferred
Strong project management experience
Knowledge of SAP applications and process improvements
Understanding of US automotive industry standards
Personal Skills:
Self-motivated and confident
Analytical and technical thinking
Organizational skills
Hands-on mentality, authenticity
Cooperative and critical thinking
Negotiation and meeting management skills
Adaptability and reliability
Responsibility and willingness to travel
Excellent communication and leadership skills
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