Head of Launch and Change Management

FORVIA HELLA; Apaseo el Grande; Presencial; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player seeks a Project Management leader to drive product launches and engineering changes in a dynamic automotive environment. This role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to high standards. With a focus on career development and a diverse workplace, the company offers a chance to grow in an international setting while making a significant impact on innovative automotive technologies. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of inclusion and excellence.

Servicios

Career development opportunities

International work environment

Profit sharing bonus

Pension plan

Savings fund

Christmas bonus

Grocery vouchers

Formación

• 6-7 years of experience in Project Management in manufacturing or automotive.
• Hands-on experience in team supervision and development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the Launch and Change Management team.
• Ensure compliance with HELLA standards and project transparency.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Team Leadership

Multicultural Collaboration

Advanced English

Descripción del empleo

Location: Amexhe, Mexico

FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA specializes in high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics, with a broad service and product portfolio for spare parts, workshop businesses, and manufacturers of special vehicles through our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. The company has around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in the fiscal year 2023.

YOUR TASKS

Objective: Lead and coordinate the Launch and Change Management team within the plant to ensure the successful launch of new products, effective implementation of engineering changes, and cost improvements throughout the product lifecycle. Ensure compliance with HELLA standards, maintain full project transparency, and foster effective cross-functional collaboration. Conditionally take over operational project management tasks for complex projects when needed.

Project Management

1. Propose, agree, and follow up on targets regarding quality, costs, and timing with Project Management, on behalf of the Internal Factory Manager / Plant Manager.
2. Ensure project targets are achieved or exceeded, monitor launch and change performance, identify gaps, and define corrective actions.
3. Define team members for Operations Project Teams with functional departments, ensuring effective communication and conflict resolution.
4. Advance HELLA standards for processes, methods, and tools in Launch and Change Management, including cross-functional standards.
5. Plan, coordinate, and monitor project tasks and work packages using predefined HELLA standards.
6. Identify claim potentials from engineering changes and maintain valid status on change requests concerning their impact on project targets.
7. Understand product specifications and manufacturing processes to support decision-making, reflecting effects across departments.
8. Ensure Design for Manufacturing aligns with state-of-the-art technology, optimizing costs while meeting quality and productivity standards.
9. Ensure correct execution of all tasks and steps in the PEP, including production flow planning, process and layout selection, equipment procurement, and acceptance tests.
10. Manage production-related documentation and master data throughout the product lifecycle according to standards.
11. Participate in internal and external project audits.
12. Ensure projects follow HELLA corporate processes and standards.

Leadership

1. Deploy employees based on their qualifications within the team structure, supporting and motivating them to fulfill their tasks.
2. Guide, instruct, and support employees in their functions.
3. Participate in hiring processes and ensure team performance, evaluation, and qualification development.

Your Qualifications

• 6 to 7 years of experience in Project Management within manufacturing, automotive, or electronics industries.
• Hands-on experience supervising and developing team members, promoting skills growth and teamwork.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Proven experience managing escalation processes, including criteria, communication, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural, global environments, collaborating across diverse teams and cultures.

OUR OFFER

• Career development opportunities.
• International work environment.
• Profit sharing bonus.
• Pension plan.
• Savings fund and bank.
• Christmas bonus.
• Grocery vouchers.
• And more!

Even if you do not meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value the development of our employees and offer wide opportunities for growth.

FORVIA HELLA values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

Please submit your application via our career portal, including your salary expectations and earliest start date, referencing req16283.

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Alejandra Lopez