Programme Manager - Electrical

Country & Work location:  Velizy

Position / or Job Title: Programme Manager - Electrical

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Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Position overview:

The Programme Manager is responsible for the E-Systems Program Management function and primary customer contact point for existing & future programs and new product introduction. The position is also responsible for the coordination of program activities within the Renault business unit, and responsible for ensuring the functional teams are fully engaged and focused on delivering premium products to a key customer, following the robust design on time ethos.

The key responsibility is to manage the team to ensure efficient introduction of new program launches, to control all Functional groups and to ensure flawless delivery of multiple complex programs on time, on budget and to the required quality Standard.

Key Responsibilities:

•         Fully accountable for the assigned FR Renault  Programme.

•         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.

•         Full programme financial accountability (APR) and ownership of the roadmaps to profitability. Manage resources within optimum levels of business requirements and budget.

•         Ownership and progression of 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.

•         Experience of working closely with manufacturing plants to ensure all elements are controlled including PAR, Components, Logistics etc..

Key skills and Qualifications:

•         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.

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary,
• Competitive social perks including:  
  • Medical insurance
  • Social security benefits,
  • Transportation allowance,
  • Canteen in site
• Paid Vacations
• Flexible working hours,
• Access to Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.