Program Manager

1. Program Management
- Lead program kick-off; develop Master Schedule; ensure all APQP/PPAP/SOP milestones are achieved on time
- Chair program meetings and gate reviews; publish status reports; identify risks and drive issue closure
- Manage full program documentation to ensure deliverables meet customer and company standards
2. Customer Management
- Lead customer meetings and program reviews; respond promptly to requirements, changes, and concerns
- Manage full ECR/ECN process; coordinate internal assessments and drive customer confirmation
3. Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Finance, R&D, Sales)
- Define functional tasks and accountabilities; drive cross-functional issue resolution and remove execution barriers
4. Cost & Commercial
- Manage program budgets; monitor costs to ensure profitability targets are met
- Lead commercial assessment of engineering changes and customer claim negotiations; drive VA/VE cost reduction
5. Quality & Delivery
- Coordinate with QE to plan APQP and drive PPAP preparation and submission, collaborate with Quality teams to lead 8D root cause analysis and closure
- Ensure timely availability of materials during prototype and launch phases to support smooth SOP
Education
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
- PMP certification required
Working Experience
- 8+ years in the automotive components industry; 5+ years of independent program management experience
- Proven cases of independently owning programs from business award through SOP; experience managing 2–3 concurrent programs
- Tier 1 supplier background with proven independent OEM customer management experience:
Technical Skills
- Expert in APQP and PPAP; proficient in CPM and Gantt charts; proficient in MS Project and Excel
- In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949; familiar with VDA 6.3 and mainstream OEM CSR
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Strong independent decision-making; ability to analyze complex situations and drive execution
- Cross-functional influence; ability to drive teams toward goals without direct reporting authority
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, ability to independently maintain customer relationships, remain professional under pressure,
- Strong resilience; ability to maintain high efficiency in high-pressure, multi-task environments
Language & Other Requirements
- English Business fluent; able to independently chair meetings and write reports
Office Tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with SAP or other ERP systems
Ngành nghề: Điện / Điện tử / Điện lạnh / Điện công nghiệp, Cơ khí / Ô tô / Tự động hóa
Kinh nghiệm: 5 Năm
Cấp bậc: Quản lý
Hình thức: Nhân viên chính thức
Địa điểm: Bình Dương