Program Manager for Japan OEMs

Job Details
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*
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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.

Key Performance Indicators:

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

Key Year One Deliverables:

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

Requirements
What you need

• 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

What we'd love

• 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

: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic
: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated
: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
*More Good Reasons to Work for Visteon Focusing on the Future
Our company strategy focuses on leading the evolution of automotive digital cockpits and safety solutions. This strategy is driven by constant innovation, and you will support our efforts through your role. We are recognized across the industry for innovation. We have a strong book of business that is expected to drive future growth, along with a customer base that includes almost every automotive manufacturer in the world.
Company Culture
Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees can develop their strengths and advance their careers while making a difference globally. Join us and help change the world and how we interact with our vehicles. Visteon is where the best technical talent creates the future. Learn more about our culture here.
About Visteon
Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2024, we recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business.*