Senior Manager Program Management

**Education**Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent,English Advanced**Work Experience**- 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing industry in three SDT areas- At least 5 years of experience in project management, of which at least 3 years are in the automotive industry- Participation in 1 new product start-up- Customer and Supplier relationship management experience**Main Responsabilities**1. Identify program manager and support timely assembly of the SDT for all new programs in liaison with functional managers. 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 Executive Director of Program Management 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 planning and help review risks6. Participate in Program Management Steering Committee meetings and Review PRP (Product Realization Process) & PP (Program Plan) improvements (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 SDT planning)10. Schedule Program Reviews and Phase Exit Reviews on a regular basis and ensure participation by relevant stakeholders