Education- Degree in an Engineering or Business discipline, or equivalent, and compensating training in the other area - Program management certification a plus.Job SummaryDirects commercial or product development program management organization for multiple platforms.Responsible for profitable and timely execution of all projects and programs within the total portfolio.Manages and develops managers of program management or program managers.Main Responsibilities1. Identify program manager and support timely assembly of the SDT for all new programs in liaison with functionalmanagers. Decide program priorities when there are staff shortages2. Coach and motivate program managers to ensure ownership of and responsibility for their programs3. Ensure the program manager leads a program matching his experience and ability4. Develop and follow-up individual development plans for their program managers and support the Director of ProgramManagement Europe in providing systems, tools, training and strategic planning for program management5. Review periodically program deliverables (e.G. timeline, SOW, Issues List) with the PM to ensure realistic planningand help review risks6. Participate in Program Management Steering Committee meetings and Review PLUS improvements with DPME(based on "lessons learned" from running programs)7. Trouble-shoot on difficult program problems8. Ensure full compliance with BOS across all programs,9. Review business plans with senior management & identify program management needs (incl. BU Advance SDTplanning)10. Schedule Program Reviews and Phase Exit Reviews on a regular basis and ensure participation by relevantstakeholdersCommon Requirements:Requirements.Confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.