Project Manager Senior

Job Description

The Sr. Project Specialist is responsible for implementation of MCE Launch Standards for new model launches during the entire launch process. The position will interact with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering Leadership on all matters relating to Project Launch activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a cross-functional team to successfully launch a new vehicle on time within budget
• Create and track resource plans, WBS, and master plan
• Establish project funding and track status to budget
• Lead steering committee and escalate issues accordingly
• Develop pilot schedules and track plan vs. actual with daily pilot meetings and reports
• Manage global KPI/KAIs, GVD, and escalate risks
• IH review preparation and execution
• Coordinate and lead workshops to resolve major issues
• Lead issue resolution meetings with stakeholders and escalate priority concerns
• Work closely with team leads, quality, and engineering to ensure objectives are met at the station and plant levels
• Build relationships with engineering and manufacturing to comprehend new product requirements and sequence of build
• Develop and improve work methods
• Work with functional managers and operations managers to improve productivity, quality, and output
• Support Industrial System initiatives, especially for Launch Domain
• Support workplace integration efforts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive experience
• At least three years of program management experience
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with all levels of management and labor
• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent
• Willingness to support multiple locations with travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of MEDDs, PentaSap, PFS, WPI, FIS, Manufacturing Portal, and MCE Global Portal
  

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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