Program Manager

Visteon; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Visteon in India is seeking a Project Manager to lead automotive development programs and manage cross-functional teams. You will act as the main customer contact, drive project plans, and ensure timely delivery while handling risks and changes. Strong leadership and communication are essential, with business Japanese and English proficiency.

The role emphasizes accountability for project scope, schedule, and quality, working within a dynamic, global mobility technology environment.

Qualifications

• Project Management or product development experience in automotive industry (more than 3 years).
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, meeting facilitation, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Business level Japanese and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead project activities to achieve goals and objectives from initiation through execution.
• Serve as main customer contact with decision authority for the project.
• Create and manage project plans, revisions, and resource allocations.
• Monitor risks, issues, and change control at program level.
• Prepare reports and ensure proper documentation and compliance in enterProj.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Conflict management

English

Japanese (business)

Job description

At Visteon, the work we do is both relevant and recognized not just by our organization, but by our peers, by industry-leading brands, and by millions of drivers around the world. Thats YOUR work.

And, as a truly global technology leader in the mobility space, focused on building cross-functional AND cross-cultural teams, we connect you with people who help you grow.

So here, whatever we do is not a job. Its a mission. As a multi-billion-dollar leader of disruptive change in the industry, we are shaping the future, while enabling a cleaner environment. No other industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place.

Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution.

Two major trends in the automotive industry the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider focused exclusively on cockpit electronics the fastest-growing segment in the industry.

And our team is ready for YOU. To show the world what you can do.

Detailed description:

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future. Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the worlds largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

Mission of the Role:

Accountable for customer and management for the project

Key Objectives of this Role:

• Accountable and responsible to lead project activities to achieve goals and objectives as established during the initiation phase of the project and subsequent changes throughout.
• Main point of contact for the customer and has the decision authority for the project.
• Creating and executing project work plans (Configuration Management Plan) and revisions as appropriate to meet project phase deadlines and changing requirements.
• Managing resources in conjunction with horizontal managers, manufacturing, and others.
• Helping resolve (through experience) day-to-day operational aspects of project scope.
• Effectively managing project risk through mitigation planning by raisin RIO's within enterProj (Program Management tool) and ensuring timely closure of RIO's.
• Supporting Project team in their monitoring and reports of timing, income, expense, and resource management.
• Ensuring less experience team members are utilizing Project Management and VPDS methodology.
• Preparing for Senior Project Leader and Project Board project reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensuring all project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately in enterProj.
• Monitor project status (including supplier status) and review CM activities with appropriate stakeholder.
• Chair the Change Control Board (CCB) and manage key activities related to changes and problems at a project level.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Finance for the program
• Plant process readiness
• Issue management status

Key Year One Deliverables:

• Internal milestone report
• Launch readiness review
• Weekly report

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

Required

• Project Management or product development experience in automotive industry (more than 3 years)
• Team Leadership/Management, setting cross functional targets, aligning with team stakeholders and driving the team delivery.
• Good skills in Communication (Written and Oral), Leadership, Meeting facilitation, Presentation, Negotiation, Problem solving, Conflict management.
• Business level of Japanese and English

Preferred

• Experience working in either JOEMs or tier 1s to JOEMs
• Experience of electronic parts / system development including software

Key Behaviors

• Transparent for customer and management
• Quick finding issue and escalation
• Frugal and efficiency mindset

Reporting Structure:

This role reports to Chief Program Engineer or Customer lead

Company Culture

Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees can develop their strengths and advance their careers while making a difference globally. Join us and help change the world and how we interact with our vehicles. Visteon is where the best technical talent creates the future. Learn more about our culture

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Visteon offers competitive salaries and benefits and an environment that encourages employees to achieve their career goals.

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