Lear Corporation is looking for a Program Manager to own the E-Systems Program Management function for our Renault business. In this key role, you will serve as the primary customer contact point for existing and future programs, responsible for ensuring functional teams deliver premium products on time and managing efficient new product introductions.
What You'll Do
- Be fully accountable for the assigned FR Renault Programme.
- Maintain full budget control of programme cost centers.
- Ensure program is effectively controlled and take a leading role in any recovery plan.
- Establish and build effective customer interfaces at all levels of the business.
- Lead the Manufacturing teams to deliver future MY changes and new model launches, ensuring engineering, cost, quality, and timing objectives are defined and achieved.
- Understand key Financial tracking tools; control, track, and report program status throughout the program life to Senior Management using Lear Gateway / Profile system.
- Maintain full programme financial accountability (APR) and ownership of the roadmaps to profitability.
- Manage resources within optimum levels of business requirements and budget.
- Own and progress the OI roadmaps to ensure CTO targets are achieved.
- Assume leadership role in resolution of issues and conflicts.
- Liaise with other European E-system units to promote synergies.
- Work closely with other functions (such as Sales) to ensure a unified approach.
- Focus the team on delivery of programme and customer sign off (PPAP approval) to ensure customer cost recovery in line with Corporate requirements.
- Develop and maintain programme timing plans and budgets to match internal and external customer requirements.
- Manage tooling timing and budget to support programme milestones.
- Define workload and resource requirements in conjunction with functional departmental managers to deliver robust design on time and on budget.
- Take a lead role in the implementation and promotion of the Lear Corporation procedures, corporate tools, and processes.
- Take a leading role (when appropriate) in quality issues.
- Work closely with manufacturing plants to ensure all elements are controlled including PAR, Components, Logistics etc.
What We're Looking For
- Proven Project / Program Management experience.
- Proven People Management Skills.
- Demonstrate ability to Manage budgets.
- Familiar with Automotive processes and procedures.
- Previous experience of vehicle launches.
- Project Management Software experience.
- Commercial / Financial awareness.
- Ability to motivate a team and drive problem resolution through hands on approach.
- Understanding of APQP processes and deliverables.
- 5+ Years of relevant experience.
Technical Stack
- Lear Gateway / Profile system
- Project Management Software
Team & Environment
You will be coordinating program activities within the Renault business unit.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Salary
- Medical insurance
- Social security benefits
- Access to Learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Work Mode
This role is based locally in Velizy.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
