Program Manager

Textron Inc is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft defense industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Cessna Beechcraft Hawker Jacobsen Kautex Lycoming E-Z-GO Arctic Cat Textron Systems and TRU Simulation Training For more information visit Textron India Private Limited in Bangalore was incorporated in 2004 under the Companies Act 1956 to better serve customers of Textron Inc NYSE TXT around the world This is a global resource that provides engineering and technological solutions for many Textron business units We provide engineering and design services including but not limited to drafting computer aided design computer aided engineering solid modeling finite element analysis sourcing business development marketing and other related activities and services in relation to the above sectors For more details please visitAbout the Business Unit Kautex a subsidiary of Textron Inc is rated among the Top 100 Automotive Suppliers worldwide The company is a leading global supplier of hybrid and conventional plastic fuel tank systems selective catalytic reduction systems SCR and clear vision systems and sensors In addition the company produces and supplies camshafts castings and industrial packaging Headquartered in Bonn Germany the company owns and operates more than 30 facilities in 14 countries worldwide For more details please visitPOSITION SUMMARYxc2xb7 Leads all programs assigned to a Program Manager to meet customer requirements and business commitments xc2xb7 Develops facilitates the implementation and maintains schedules program deliverables and program status including status of key health milestones and KPIs on a timely basis xc2xb7 Facilitates effective Program Development Team PDT meetings on the appropriate cadence driving proactive issue resolution These meeting should set up the team members for success PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESv Ensure via regular and effective communication with Platform Manager consistent understanding and executing of the FLP processv Acts as the objective management voice in the project teamv Drive adherence and support continuous improvement to FLP process to deliver increase quality and cost performancev Drive Program budgets adherence for all in FLP mentioned resources and tasksv Ensure quarterly reviews of CAR to accurately represent the project status and escalate to Platform Manager with options if misalignment to desired metrics is evidentv Responsible for all documentation residing in PLM reflect actual working practice for programs customers which are assigned to them or their team membersv Ensure via regular and effective communication with all supporting functional teams a clear and concise understanding of all requirements and status of changes to program or customer development timelinev Supports continuous evaluation of program risks by tracking and driving the appropriate implemented risk mitigationv Ensure knowledge about and compliance with Customer Specific Requirements throughout your teamv Drives a learning environment across program team through active listening and coaching v Responsible for creating a positive proactive environment which focuses on making people successful and doing what we sayv Ensure PM metrics are adhered to escalate with options and lead team to drive full root cause analysis to any deviations to planv Ensure self-development plans holiday schedule coverage and all project tracking KPIs are adhered to i e booking of hours to appropriate projects and meet target percentage of bookingv Become the key contact for programs customers you are responsible forv Unless otherwise agreed to by platform manager and finance a minimum of 80 of hours are to be spent on project workv Sr Program Manager Support Platform Manager as delegate when requestedv Ensure relationships with customers and team members are strongNote These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills and duties TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESv System Knowledgev Testing and Validation experiencev Previous experience in automotive industryv Program Management experiencev Quality management experiencev Measurement Technology Statistical Process Control knowledgev Materials and Processing knowledgev Working knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA processv Experience in Program or Project managementADDITIONAL COMPETENCIESv Effective written and verbal communicationsv A good team playerv Problem-solving skillsv Cross cultural work experiencesv Ability to work in a matrix organization QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSv University degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a comparable requiredv 5 years experience in international automotive industry desiredv Program Management Professional certification is desiredv International experience desiredv Strong knowledge of Program Management and FLP process is beneficialv Experience leading a multinational program team or customer groupv Good understanding of Commercial Product and Process requirementsv English required other languages as per customer need