Program Manager

ZF Group; Grugliasco; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Grugliasco, Italy, is seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead projects in the ADAS Business Unit following the company’s PM process requirements. You will manage all lifecycle stages from initiation to closing and coordinate activities from sourcing through post-launch, supporting acquisitions as needed.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, fluency in Italian and English, and a proven track record in automotive program management with a focus on delivering on time, on

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, project management or equivalent.
• Proven program management experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the ADAS Business Unit per PM process requirements.
• Lead all project life cycle stages: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing.
• Oversee sourcing through post-launch and support acquisition activities.
• Interface with stakeholders and balance scope, time, and cost.
• Drive communications among customers, suppliers, project team, and management; resolve issues.

Skills

Program management experience

Interpersonal communication

Customer satisfaction orientation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Managing projects within the ADAS Business Unit in accordance with the company’s new product introduction management process requirements


• In accordance with PMI standards, managing all aspects of projects over their entire life: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing


• Involved with the project from sourcing through post launch and responsible for supporting and managing acquisition activities (in accordance with program management director and sales management)


• Interfacing with all participants and balancing the competing demands of scope, time and cost


• Driving relevant project communications among ZF stakeholders (customer, supplier, project team, functional and divisional management) and monitoring progress through internal reviews, participation in team meetings and providing assistance where needed (resolving issues internally and with the customer)

Profile

• Degree in Engineering, project management or equivalent


• Confirmed experience in program management (ideally in the automotive industry)


• High levels of interpersonal communication skills with the ability to impact and influence others


• Customer satisfaction orientation, analytical thinking, problem solving and detail orientation


• Fluent Italian and English

Contact

Frederick Dohn

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