Manager of Program Management - $150K-$175K+ (automotive multi-media and digital cockpit products) (
Company: Conexess Group
Location: Garland
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Title: Manager of Program Management ( automotive
multi-media and digital cockpit products) (Hybrid remote/on-site -
Plano, TX)
Direct Hire - $150K-$175K+
Position Summary / Purpose
This position represents our client primarily for the programs
involving automotive multi-media and digital cockpit products as a
manager of program management team. Effective use of proven
management skill is expected to lead the PM team and associated
entities in extensive coordination and management of project
activities and facilitation of all internal and external
communications for the success of development programs. This
position serves as the main point of contact interfacing external
customers as well as various internal departments within our client
to ensure program integrity.
KEY JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Major responsibilities of the
position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, an
individual must be able to execute each essential duty
satisfactorily. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may
be assigned at the discretion of management. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Management
Understand the strategies and mid-term plan to align and create
strategy of the PM team.
Represent our client at management level, and properly steer the
team and program from management viewpoint.
Create an annual plan for the team and monitor the progress with
KPIs.
Create training plan for the team members and provide
mentorship.
Manage output quality and performance of PM team.
Create a fiscal year resource and budget plan based on the
prospective projects and activities.
Practice continuous improvement through close interactions with
internal and external customers.
Exercise leadership ability to inspire and engage both internal and
external members involved in the projects.
Manage the PM team and the program to successfully execute below
tasks but not limited to:
Obtain customer RFI activity plan
Create RFI response schedule
Coordinate RFI kick off meeting with related entities
Assign roles and responsibilities
Track RFI response preparation progress
Coordinate customer presentation
Follow up action items after presentation
Confirm plans for RFQ with customer
Plan to prepare for RFQ stage
Manage and control whole RFI activity
Obtain customer RFQ activity plan
Create RFQ response schedule
Coordinate RFQ kick off meeting with related entities
Assign roles and responsibilities
Track RFI response preparation progress
Coordinate customer presentation
Follow up action items after presentation
Confirm plans for sourcing with customer
Manage and control whole RFQ activity
Obtain key customer milestones
Create master timeline
Negotiate with related departments for timeline adjustment as
needed.
Define project charter
Define SOW
Define tasks, roles, and responsibilities
Track task progress and open issues with measurable scale
Provide progress report to management
Manage and Track project budget
Place orders for samples when needed
Understand software development status for project control
Collect change request estimation/cost then answer to customer via
Sales dept.
Report NA project status
Make/Control a report to internal and customer
Control Project health, and report to customer if needed
Risk management with software management team
Plan and conduct general function check prior to sample deliveries
to customer
Create function and limitation list for sample deliveries to
customer
Closely work with Quality Assurance team to monitor field
quality
Coordinate troubleshooting in the field with related teams.
Document meeting minutes
Create and maintain document system
Identify risk classification
Create visualization and monitoring system to check progress and
risks
Conduct executive program status reporting and escalate risk items
to management
Create visualization system for progress and risk monitoring and
maintain the system
Document and verbal translation between English and Japanese
Support HR and administrative tasks as needed
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes
Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS Requirements
BS Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of Management and Leadership experience in the
program management or engineering disciplines.
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development for the
automotive electronic components.
Strength in business intelligence, data analysis, quality analysis
in hardware and software component development.
Familiarity with automotive (OEM) specifications, requirements,
standards, and development milestones.
Experience in managing certification efforts for items such as
CarPlay, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Android Auto, WiFi, USB, BT,
FCC/IC, SXM, etc.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Strength in negotiation.
Ability to effectively operate and communicate in a multi-cultural
environment
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Experience in maintaining a quality system compliant with most
recent automotive standards.
Proficiencies in Confluence/JIRA, MS Project.
Preferred
PMP certification.
MBA
Ability to speak Japanese is preferred but not required.
SKILLS & ABILITIES LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients and customers.
MATH ABILITY : Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such
as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency
distribution, determination of test reliability and validity,
analysis.
REASONING ABILITY : Ability to define problems, collect data,
establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret
an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or
diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS : MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams,
Confluence/JIRA, VISIO, Programming language (Java/Python)
OTHER : Ability of schematics reading, hardware troubleshooting,
tests and measurements. Ability to prepare and perform technical
presentations to OEM's.
COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies
Exceeding Customer Expectations-Provides timely and professional
service to both internal and external customers; is responsive to
customer needs and requests; is always courteous to the customer
and considers the needs of the customer when making decisions. Has
sufficient knowledge of products and services, builds rapport, and
helps customers enthusiastically; communicates well with customers
and follows up as necessary; is always professional and represents
the organization positively.
Communicating Effectively-Shares information. Listens and involves
others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and
helps them understand and retain the message. Changes interpersonal
style and approach based on circumstance or audience; works hard
with all kinds of people and workgroups; does not judge others.
Building Fostering Teamwork-Is an honest and dependable team player
who contributes to group collaboration and consensual decision
making and shows empathy and respect for others. Builds and
maintains good working relationships.
Delivers High Quality Results- Effectively organizes and balances
tasks and priorities. Delivers on commitments; finishes tasks on
time and critically reviews work to ensure quality and
accuracy.
Continuous Improvement-Uses formal and informal tools and
techniques to achieve operational excellence. Maintains a constant
focus on efforts to improve performance, quality and efficiency of
work processes.
Applies Job-Specific Expertise- Understands and masters the skills,
knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; effectively
applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform daily work
tasks.
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