Program Manager For Japan OEMs

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Description

At Visteon, the work we do is both relevant and recognized —not just by our organization, but by our peers, by industry-leading brands, and by millions of drivers around the world. That’s YOUR work. And, as a truly global technology leader in the mobility space, focused on building cross-functional AND cross-cultural teams, we connect you with people who help you grow. So here, whatever we do is not a job. It’s a mission. As a multi-billion-dollar leader of disruptive change in the industry, we are shaping the future, while enabling a cleaner environment. No other industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place. Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution. Two major trends in the automotive industry – the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies – have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider focused exclusively on cockpit electronics – the fastest-growing segment in the industry. Detailed description: Responsibilities

Key Objectives of this Role:

Reporting to the Product Delivery Customer Lead, you will be the main point of contact for the customer, responsible for leading project activities and have the decision authority for the project.

• Oversee program financial targets with the product financial team to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants, including our Hiroshima facility and global sites, to manage cost and timing for the program.
• Lead supplier sourcing with the Purchasing Department, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Mitigate project risks by managing RIOs in enterProj (Program Management tool) and ensuring timely closure.
• Support the project team in their monitoring and reports of timing, income, expense, and resource management.
• Prepare and lead Project Board reviews, ensure quality assurance, and chair the Change Control Board (CCB) to manage key project changes and issues.
  
  

• Achieve program financial targets
• Ensure Plant process readiness
• Effective risk and issue management
  
  

• Deliver comprehensive milestone and launch readiness reports, ensuring alignment with customer expectations
  
  

• Project Management or product development experience in the automotive industry with exposure to Electronics products (more than 3 years)
• A proven track record of managing programs from business award to launch
• Experience working with cross functional departments (Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Accounts, etc.)
• Business level Japanese and English
  
  

• Experience working in either JOEMs or tier 1s to JOEMs
• Experience with Cockpit Electronics, similar to Visteon product portfolio
• Experience with hardware and software-based products both in development and production environments. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Functional Expert