Program Manager, Mullsjö

Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable.

The company has an annual turnover of about EUR 1 billion. With headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland, and facilities in 20 countries, Kongsberg Automotive employs more than 10.000 people.

Program Manager, Mullsjö


Main Objectives

Responsible for projects towards defined customers and 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.

Areas of Responsibility
.Responsible for the management of programs and a 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.
.Always follow KA's Management System and QA routines
.Planning and co-ordination of the project deliverables
.Overview and control of financials (budget, turnover, contribution margin, etc.) of the business
.Achieving complete customer satisfaction
.Reporting program status to the Steering Committee (STC)
.Establish relationships with the customers on necessary levels
.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.
.Be familiar with the customer requirements (general and product specific)
.Host/attend program meetings on an as needed basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc) with customer and internal program teams to ensure Kongsberg is meeting customer requirements.
.Establish and follow up on the main time plan with milestones
.Establish and follow up the project goals
.Establish project rules and best practice routines
.Organize and prioritize time between the management of multiple projects
.Follow up budget and update prognoses on a monthly basis


Education:
.BS or BA degree with a minimum of 5+ years' experience as a program manager in 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 of PM processes. Experience in production, quality, purchasing, marketing and/or product/process development is desirable
.A high degree of personal integrity and confidence
.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 skills to lead and work within cross functional teams
.Microsoft Office Suite
.Knowledge of automotive project management methodologies
.Experience in developing mechatronic products, ideally powertrain is a plus
.Ability to produce good written reports and relevant presentations

Location: Mullsjö

Contacts:
Ayhan Quirbach
Telephone: +46 39238355
Mobile: +46 725388796