6.Schedules and leads monthly Program Reviews for each "A" and “B” rank program for the purpose of assessing status to plan (PAP) in accordance with the project scope agreed to with our customer per the SOW.  Monitor "C" level programs to ensure progression matches plan.

7.Gate and Phase assessments to follow same basic guidelines as Program Reviews.  DPM to
drive program teams to achieve full Gate/Phase exit on the date identified on baseline PAP or as modified via approved PD3/PD4.

8.DPM to be knowledgeable as to Who, What, When and how with regards to issues identified by Program Teams resulting in potential violation of critical path and unacceptable level of risk.

9.Evaluates all PD3/PD4 requests with BU leadership comparing proposals against customer commitments and critical path timing. 

10.Ensures that program department is adequately and efficiently staffed in accordance with company’s business strategies

11.Be responsible for department budgeting and ensures that actual cost is under control

12.Improves Program competitiveness and customer satisfaction by driving continuous improvement activities and inspiring innovations of ingenious products, servicessolutions and processes

13.employee development by offering proper training, coaching and job rotation opportunities; ensures that Performance Review, Succession Planning and other HR programs are implemented

Competency
Requirements

1.Education
Technical Undergraduate’s Degree. Master’s Degree in Business strongly desired.

2.Job experience
PMP Certification is desired.  Problem solving and negotiation class experience desired.
5+ years management experience in Program
5 years of working experience in the Automotive Industry
Demonstrated knowledge of automotive design and launch process.

3.Professional knowledge/skills
knowledge of Program Management process and tools.
Management Skills (as required): Ability to function in a different culture, matching interpersonal skills to the culture.