Group Leader - Lighting

OPmobility SE; Linares; Presencial; MXN 1.000.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OPmobility SE in Linares, Mexico seeks a Group Leader for Program Management to lead a team of Program Managers and ensure successful execution of customer programs. The role requires strategic direction, collaboration across functions, and strong stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has extensive program management experience in manufacturing or automotive, with a proven ability to drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, PM, or related field.
• 7+ years in program/project management in manufacturing or automotive.
• 3+ years direct people leadership of project/program teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex matrix organization.
• English required; Spanish or French preferred depending on business needs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers.
• Provide strategic oversight of multiple customer programs, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Serve as primary communication link between Program Managers, senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in customer reviews and executive meetings as required.
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization of tools, processes, and governance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Coaching

People development

Program management

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

Descripción del empleo

GROUP LEADER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

LIGHTING POSITION SUMMARYThe Group Leader, Program Management is responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring a team of Program Managers to ensure the successful execution of customer programs and achievement of business objectives. This position provides strategic direction, drives cross-functional collaboration, promotes best practices, and serves as a key liaison between senior leadership, customers, and the program management organization. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with exceptional communication, collaboration, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a solid background in program management within a manufacturing or automotive environment.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Conduct regular performance discussions, provide constructive feedback, and support career development planning.
• Ensure consistent application of program management standards, methodologies, and best practices across all programs.
• Promote accountability, engagement, and effective decision-making within the team.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within the department.
• Resolve conflicts and remove barriers that may impact team performance or project execution.
• Ensure adequate resource allocation and workload balancing across the program management organization.

PROGRAM & PORTFOLIO OVERSIGHT

• Provide strategic oversight of multiple customer programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Support Program Managers in the management of program timing, budget, profitability, risks, and deliverables.
• Review program performance metrics and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.
• Escalate critical issues, risks, and resource constraints to leadership and support resolution efforts.
• Ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement actions are implemented across the program portfolio.
• Drive consistency and operational excellence in project execution throughout the organization.

COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Serve as the primary communication link between Program Managers, senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate effective communication across engineering, operations, quality, purchasing, finance, sales, and manufacturing teams.
• Lead regular portfolio reviews and provide executive-level updates on program performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Promote transparency, alignment, and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Support critical customer communications, escalations, and negotiations when required.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support Program Managers in addressing customer concerns, program challenges, and scope changes.
• Participate in customer reviews and executive meetings as required.
• Ensure commitments made to customers are effectively communicated and executed within the organization.
• Act as an escalation point for customer issues impacting multiple programs.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Program Management organization.
• Drive standardization of tools, processes, reporting, and governance practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and program execution.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across teams and programs.
• Support organizational transformation and change management initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience - Minimum 7+ years of program/project management experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing project or program teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex, matrix organization.
• Experience working directly with customers and senior leadership.
• Skills - Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven conflict resolution and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Financial acumen and program profitability awareness.
• Languages - Bilingual (English required; Spanish or French preferred depending on business needs).
• Preferred - PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience managing multiple programs or leading a PMO/Program Management organization.
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.