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Program Manager - Couplings

Arbeidsgiver: Kongsberg Automotive AS
Stillingstittel: Program Manager - Couplings
Frist: 20.12.2022
Ansettelsesform: Fast

About the position

Kongsberg Automotive’s Business Unit Flow Control Systems is seeking a Program Manager to join our Couplings team in Raufoss, Norway. This role is responsible for projects with customers and/or product groups and the management of program deliverables from a cross functional team to achieve the agreed program goals and objectives. Following the KA Management System, Knowledge Based Development – New Product Integration (KBD-NPI) and Product Improvement Process (PIP), the Program Manager will bring products and/or systems from strategic identification to running production.

You are a passionate and motivated person with a solid engineering background and a desire to join us in driving the transformation to sustainable mobility solutions. You want to use your expertise to create something fantastic, and you'll be given great career opportunities in a high paced working environment with highly skilled colleagues.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of a program (product) and/or customer base from strategic target to running production, while achieving a flawless launch.
Maintain focus on initiated projects to gain additional benefits for the business area through gaining efficiencies in program (operational, design, purchasing).
To ensure Project documents are created, maintained and updated via PLM structure with the understanding that this is a mandatory requirement. Auditing project docs regularly.
Overview and control of economy (budget, turnover, contribution, etc.) of the business.
Reporting project/program status to the Steering Committee (STC)
To observe public laws, directives, provisions and concessions with regard to health, environment and safety, and to follow agreements made with external and internal parties.
Host program meetings on an as needed basis with customers and internal program teams to ensure Kongsberg is meeting customer requirements and project targets.
Organize and prioritize time between the management of multiple projects
Follow up project budgets and update prognoses on a monthly basis
Run the projects according to KA Management System, Knowledge Based Development – New Product Integration (KBD-NPI) and Product Improvement Process (PIP)
Secure the quality of all changes (technical, time plan and economy), using KA’s Engineering Change Management (ECM) or Product Improvement Process (PIP) procedure.
To review project budgets ensuring that projects are delivered within 100% of budget as signed off at the start of the project, implementing recovery plans where this figure is exceeded.
To manage cross functional program team’s focus on all given conditions, time schedule and budgets to ensure passage of planned gates on time and in line with KBD-NPI, and PIP planning.

Requirements

Education:

BS or BA degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials) with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a program manager within the automotive industry or equivalent.

Practical experience and skills:

Leadership, interpersonal skills, personal drive and confidence lead and work with cross functional teams to earn trust and team support to meet program objectives.
Knowledge and experience about the product development process (APQP) and project management within Automotive. Experience in production, quality, purchasing, marketing and/or product/process development is desirable.
Ability to make quick decisions based on a combination of experience as well as advice from other people.
Ability to think clearly and react effectively under pressure while remaining focused on key objectives and strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills to lead and work within cross functional teams.
Microsoft Office Suite, esp. planning tools e.g. MS Project, PLM etc.

Special requirements:

Knowledge of Automotive Standards e.g. APQP, IATF 16949 or background in Commercial Vehicles is a plus.
Knowledge of automotive project management methodologies.
Ability to produce good written reports and relevant presentations

Languages:

Basic knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language
English fluent, both oral and written skills.

Other Attributes:
The job may involve travel to other countries and KA locations as required and as directed by the Functional and/or Business Area Director.

What we offer

A very exciting job in a high paced and competitive industry
Skilled coworkers and a dynamic, multi national working environment
Great career opportunities
Competitive salary and pension

Application/contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
For more information about the position, please contact Program & Engineering Manager Thomas Hadulla, phone +49 151 526 00 114.
Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.

Om arbeidsgiveren

Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Zurich, with revenues of over EUR 830 million, the company’s 5,700 employees are spread over 18 countries worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com

Nettverk: LinkedIn
Sektor: Privat
Sted: GRØNDALSVEGEN 2, 2830 Raufoss
Bransje: Bil- og bildelproduksjon,; Industri og produksjon
Stillingsfunksjon: Ingeniør / Materialteknologi,; Prosjektledelse
Arbeidsspråk: Engelsk,; Norsk