Automotive Program Lead - Cross-Functional PMO

Tenneco; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tenneco in Puebla is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join a new Program Management Office and oversee automotive programs from planning through launch and stabilization. You will coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure timing, cost and delivery goals are met, with strong interaction with OEM customers.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automotive program management, a Bachelor’s degree, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and proven cross-functional

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in automotive program management, project management, product development or launches.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional automotive programs.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP and automotive product-launch processes.
• Experience interacting directly with OEM customers and senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of program costs, investments and profitability.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to influence teams and drive accountability without relying on direct authority.

Responsabilidades

• Own assigned programs from planning and development through launch and stabilization.
• Develop and maintain program timing, milestones, deliverables and recovery plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional program teams and ensure alignment across functions and locations.
• Lead regular program reviews and provide clear visibility of progress, risks and critical issues.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor program financial performance, including costs, investments, changes and profitability.
• Identify risks and potential delays, ensuring timely escalation and corrective actions.
• Coordinate customer and engineering changes and assess their impact on timing, cost and execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable program management and automotive quality requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement and standardization of PMO processes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

English communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business

Herramientas

APQP

PPAP

Descripción del empleo

Tenneco in Puebla is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join a new Program Management Office and oversee automotive programs from planning through launch and stabilization. You will coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure timing, cost and delivery goals are met, with strong interaction with OEM customers.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automotive program management, a Bachelor’s degree, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and proven cross-functional