Transformation Project Manager

Faurecia; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive transformation initiatives for the NAO rollout across plants in North America. You will learn the methodology, apply it to identified sites, and lead teams to define plans, timing, funding, and execution across all project phases.

The role requires strong leadership, lean manufacturing insight, and effective change management. Collaboration with management, HR, and BG groups will be essential to deliver measurable P&L and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management.
• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in transformation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation projects for NAO at plants.
• Learn processes and deploy initiative methodology.
• Develop plant roadmaps with timing, funding, and maintenance.
• Coordinate governance and stakeholder networks.
• Update JD and onboarding docs with HR.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Report progress and track performance.
• Ensure adherence to standards and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Change management

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Position Summary

Project manager for the transformation initiative that FORVIA is deploying within NAO. Learn the methodology and process for each initiative and apply it to rollout plants identified by the company. Lead the various team members to identify which use case are applicable for the plant, create the plan including timing, feasibility, funding, implementation, and maintenance (all projects’ phases) within the expected time frame.

Responsibilities

• Project owner and leader for the transformation initiative projects with NAO
• Learn the process, methodology, and tools for deploying the initiative in the various NAO plants (i.e., resource planning, skill assessments, timing, funding, lessons learned, roadblocks, training, and so on)
• Co - develop with management, a roadmap for NAO
• Support champions in deployment and improvement of standards defined by BG / Group define and support change management plans
• Define future skills training needs for various functions & provide suggest updates for JD based on previous projects
• Assess champions’ skills and anticipate development needs in regard based on previous projects
• Participate in governance steerco, animate the network, build strong partnerships with all internal and external key stakeholders
• Follow up deployment and operational performance (adherence to Roadmap, P&L and Cash impact, standard tools deployed, usage, ideas implemented) – Standard vs. Actual
• Maintain & Share Best Practices and lessons learned (capitalized project experience)
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares 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

Authorities

• Report out the progress of the transformation projects
• Tracking and implementing Lesson Learned
• Updating JD and onboarding documents with HR
• Work with BG to update Standards

Knowledge / Skills

• Leadership, capacity to animate workshop and influence functional networks
• Outstanding project management skills
• Digital skills and curiosity on new technologies and tools
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing (FES). Operations experience is a plus.
• Good understanding of a Plant P&L
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, English required
• Agility, openness to new ideas
• Experience in transformation project
• Customer orientation, Leadership, Team spirit, Autonomy, Drive, Energy

Education / Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management
• Academic: Engineering degree or equivalent