Program Manager

at  Tenneco

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Manager is ultimately responsible and accountable for the execution of all programs they are assigned to, and adherence to Tenneco program management processes. This role ensures flawless launch performance and meets all program targets including, but not limited to: 0-0-100-100-30 (0 recordable injuries; 0 customer quality rejections; 100% on time delivery to the customer; 100% of the CAR financial targets; measured during the first 30 calendar days after the customer’s Start of Production).

PROJECT SCOPE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensures effective and timely scope management with emphasis on customer scope changes and executes the Scope Change process and approval.
• Ensures program trade off analysis – balancing cost, time, product, and resources.
• Identifies program risks early, develops and executes mitigation strategies and executes the Red Flag process.
• Escalates risk with mitigation strategies to the leadership team in a timely fashion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master’s degree in Administration preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in the automotive industry and three (3) years in another functional group (i.e. Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Sales or Purchasing).
• Experience in at least two (2) key functional areas: Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations, and Sales.
• Proven knowledge of program management methodology, tools, and techniques.
• Participation or leadership in a cross functional team.
• Ability to lead, motivate and drive a cross functional team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Execution and quality focus.
• Ability to travel.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong project management experience

Please refer the Job description for details