Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties:
From Serial Life the Program Manager has the overall responsibility of the Program.
And is support for all New Programs conducted by Program Manager.
o    Lead Serial Life Core Team as functional Manager.
o    Meet financial targets (Serial Life cost vs sales), no impact Ol.
o    Plan and execute all activities which contributes to implement the Serial Life changes following the Specific Customer Requirements and according with
o    FORVIA Procedures.
o    Plan and coordinate all activities which contribute to Serial Life Program success.
The main missions of the role are: 
o    Identify potential risks and opportunities. Ensure risk management and alert process.
o    Arbitrate top issues internally or externally within the Program.
o    Act as official FORVIA Program representative, towards the customer to support its expectations while preserving company from risk exposure (like Engineering change, planning).
o    Communicate and report relevant Program status to secure proper management support on program issues.
o    Management the serial core team and ensure cooperation with the functions and the plant.
o    Support and participate in the creation of methods to ensure the performance of the site's management systems.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Minimum education level: Minimum education level: Bachelor´s in Engineering: 5 years of experience on manufacturing area, process engineering, manufacturing engineering or Program Management.
Experience:
o    Experience in Engineering, manufacturing in automotive sector.
o    Demonstrate product and process engineer experience.
o    Team management experience.
o    Experience in budget control and profit enhancement.
o    3 years' experience as Program Manager is a plus. 
Skills and competencies
o    Knowledge of Core Tools.
o    Finance skills.
o    Program Management knowledge.
o    Ability to develop strong customer relationships at senior level.
o    Negotiation skills and customer orientation.
o    Communication and interpersonal skills.
o    Ability to build and manage team.
o    Accountability and transparency.
o    English fluent.
o    Ability to anticipate risks.
o    Basic Knowledge or Mexit aton of are, energy aspers ron ental standards.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
APQP
SCR
CORE TOOLS
IATF 16949
ISO 14001 BASICS

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
TIME MANAGEMENT
ABILITY TO BUILD A MANAGEMENT TEAM
TEAM COMMUNICATION  INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
DECISION MAKING

 

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. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.