Automotive Program Manager — Cross-Functional Launch Lead

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting

Netherlands

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting is seeking an automotive program manager to lead cross-functional teams and ensure programs meet the SOW, timing, cost, and quality targets. You will operate in a matrix environment using structured project management processes and collaborate with manufacturing and procurement to drive launches.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field and 4–9 years of program or project management experience with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field.
4–9 years of program/project management experience.
Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs meeting SOW, timing, cost, and quality.
Assess project feasibility with stakeholders using historical data and risk analysis.
Define project scope, deliverables, risks, and assumptions.
Build and baseline project schedules with cross-functional alignment and leadership approval.
Lead project kick-off and establish stakeholder communication plans.
Track project performance against timeline, budget, and KPIs.
Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes using formal processes.
Identify variances, implement corrective actions, and communicate status to stakeholders.
Ensure on-time delivery through coordination with procurement and manufacturing.