ZF Group

Req ID 79712 | Tuscaloosa, Duncan, Tuscaloosa - Duncan, Tuscaloosa, United States ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, LLC

About the Team

Reporting to the Head of Project Management and Strategic Projects for ZF Foxconn, the Program Management Manager is responsible for the overall management of Chassis Systems projects from nomination up to completion of start of series production while taking into account commercial & technical aspects, policies and deadlines.

What you can look forward to as a Program Management Manager for ZF Foxconn:

• Elaborating a project plan in alignment; with the strategic goals of the. BU and perform cross-departmental planning for all functions involved to meet the project targets and requirements.
• Preparing and handling project documentation, contract design and budget planning according to BU standards.
• Pursuing the improvement of ROCE and Operative Earnings for the project and continuously consider the project budget while assuring compliance with company processes and standards.
• Planning personnel capacities, composing and establishing the project team in agreement with the line managers and manage the collaboration.
• Effectively planning work packages, costs and deadlines in accordance with internal project processes & guidelines.
• Performing project controlling activities, incl. the agreement of project milestones with the customer & monitoring of deadlines and costs.
• Initiating and monitoring the implementation of remedial action to address deviations from project targets.
• Acting as the link between customer, suppliers & internal departments, and cooperating closely with customers, supporting with technical expertise, and discuss and agree on project-related matters.

Your Profile as a Program Management Manager for ZF Foxconn:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Management
• 8+ years of professional program management experience within the automotive industry
• Proven competence in dealing with customers, suppliers as well as employee associates
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset & proven leadership / team building skills
• Proactive and collaborative approach towards problem solving
• A sound intercultural understanding and experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer at ZF Foxconn Tuscaloosa:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Mgr Program Management and apply now!

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran