Sr. Serial Life Manager

faurecia S.A.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader, seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams from Sales to Quality, ensuring timely resources and monitoring program performance with KPIs such as PPM and margin. You will guide a team of direct reports, manage reviews, and maintain strong customer relationships while championing continuous improvement.

You will drive Engineering Change Management, ensure documentation continuity, and promote productivity ideas in a high-ethics,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, DOE, functional analysis).
• Master Faurecia Program Management System or PM knowledge in a matrix organization.
• English fluent; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization with a cooperative approach.
• International mindset with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources are provided in time from Sales, Controlling, Costing, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering.
• Manage program performance using indicators like PPM, scrap, and operating margin.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of direct reports; track performance.
• Maintain relationships with Operations and convergence plan targets.
• Cascade program objectives across functions and act as the customer-facing Faurecia representative.
• Apply Engineering Change Management and ensure documentation continuity across customers, suppliers, R&D, and plants.
• Promote productivity ideas and ensure compliance with quality systems, HSE, and regulations.
• Share best practices and adhere to ethics and environmental policies.

Skills

Quality tools

Program management

English fluency

Communication

Network influencing

Planning

Matrix organization

International mindset

Education

Master's degree in engineering or MBA

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• Ensure the necessary resources are provided in due time from the different functions (Sales, Controlling, Costing, Plant Purchasing, Quality, Product & Process Engineering…)
• Manage serial life program performance through indicators (Customer PPM, Scrap, Operating Margin…)
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of direct reports.
• Direct report performance tracking and reviews
• Initiate and maintain a strong relationship with Operations and manage convergence plan to achieve the targets
• Cascade Program objectives onto the functions
• Act as official Faurecia Program representative towards the customer
• Apply Engineering Change Management process
• Ensure a permanent reservoir of productivity ideas
• Ensure program documentation organization for data continuity between customers, suppliers, R&D centers and Plants
• Organize communication throughout the program life including confidentiality management
• Ensure that the functions use the Faurecia standard tools
• Ensure compliance of Programs with Customer Quality systems, HSE, Safety and Regulation standards
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalize on knowledge and share best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
  • Faurecia Group Code of Ethics
  • Faurecia Group Code of Management
  • Faurecia Group Environmental Policy
  • Faurecia Group Quality Policy
• All other duties as assigned by the company

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, design of experiment, functional analysis)
• Master Faurecia Program Management System (internal) or Program management knowledge in particularly in matrix organization (external)
• English fluent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Network animation and influencing skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work in a matrix organization in a cooperative and positive way
• International mindset

Education / Experience

• Master's degree in engineering or in business administration
• Experience in Design & Development or in Industrial Operations in Automotive sector
• Seniority: 6 experience years minimum

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh‑largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast‑changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world).
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net‑Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.