Program Manager Component Tool Management

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Program Manager Component Tool Management

Yazaki is a comprehensive system supplier of cable harnesses, electrical technology, and digital solutions that enable the electrification, connectivity, and integration of vehicle autonomy. With approximately 250,000 employees in 45 countries, Yazaki is advancing the electrification and optimization of vehicle power distribution architecture and developing advanced electrical components for hybrid and fully electric vehicles.

As a Program Manager in Component Tool Management at Yazaki, you will lead cross-functional projects, define sub-project objectives, and collaborate closely with customers and internal stakeholders. Your role involves overseeing resource allocation, ensuring timely and high-quality project deliveries within budget constraints. Critical path analysis, risk assessments, and proactive decision-making are integral aspects of your responsibilities. Your contributions play a key role in Yazaki’s success and the advancement of innovative projects in automotive technology.

If you are a seasoned program manager with a passion for efficiency, innovation, and driving project excellence, Yazaki invites you to be a pivotal part of our team. Join us in pushing the boundaries of automotive technology and be a key player in our commitment to excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Establishing cross-functional project teams
• Defining sub-projects, scope and objective of the project based on the requirements of sponsor and customer
• Creating timings, defining equipment and tools distribution based on customer demands
• Determining, allocating and controlling the resources (time, money, equipment, man power etc.) required to complete the project;
• Assigning challenging but achievable work packages to PMT members and sub-project managers and measures their performance against goals
• Ensuring quick, open and clear information flow between project team members and to the stakeholders of the project (develops and implements a communication plan)
• Monitoring and controlling the status of the project objectives against plan
• Identifying the critical path of the project schedule, conducts risk assessment and takes appropriate countermeasures where necessary
• Holding regular internal and with customer the cross-functional team meetings to follow up on tasks and issues
• Direct communication with customers (Cost & Timing)
• Supporting new business related activities and focuses on a long term customer satisfaction

What you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and/or Engineering
• Demonstrable experience in successfully leading cross-functional projects, ideally in the field of Component Tool Management.
• Technical knowledge of Tooling processes
• Ability to conduct critical path analysis, risk assessment, and proactive decision-making to ensure successful project implementations
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with sponsors, customers, and the project team, ensuring clear information flow.
• Experience in efficiently allocating and controlling resources, including time, budget, and personnel, to achieve project goals.
• Ability to identify innovative solutions, recognize potential financial issues, and propose alternative solutions.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a highly qualified team, assign challenging work packages, and measure performance against goals.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and education.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to be at the forefront of automotive innovations with Yazaki.

At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, skin color, religion, gender, age, marital status, origin, disability, disadvantage, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Equal treatment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you.

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