Programme Manager
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Basildon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 26 May 2017
- Closes
- 10 Jun 2017
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Programme Manager
Job Function:
• Manages the scope and introduction of new programmes / projects to the companies' Customer Business Unit (CBU) product portfolio.
• Manages the scope and introduction of running changes (customer or driven) to existing programmes / projects within the CBU product portfolio.
• Supports the development and implementation of VA/VE ideas to support requirements
• Supports the Sales and/or Business Management team on the response to new business acquisition RFQ's and program / project related RFQ packages.
• `Engenders a philosophy of 'managed' change control through all aspects of the organisation associated with program and project management.
• Leads the Cross Functional Team (CFT) through the program / project introduction life-cycle as per GDLS/ProLink.
• Establish and report on a regular basis an overview of the CFT(s) and program(s) / project(s) status to management.
• Develop and manage the customer focus of a program / project to ensure that a successful launch is achieved for products in the eyes of the customer.
Programme Manager
Principle Responsibilities:
• Establishment and leadership of the Cross Functional Team(s) (CFT) as required meeting the changing demands of the program(s) / project(s) with the full support and acknowledgement of the organisational stakeholders.
• Note: CFT is the Multi-Disciplined Cross-Functional Team that represented by all Departments which are required to support the program / project manager and program / project.
• Manage, maintain and adapt the CFT(s) and program(s) / project(s) in order to align, maintain and enhance the key fundamental objectives of a successful launch, i.e. Scope, Time, Cost and Quality, to the company metrics.
• Monitoring and management of the CFT member's responsibilities relating to GDLS / ProLink, RASIC, key elements and deliverables, including correctly maintaining a central library of program / project evidence and deliverables within ProLink.
• Scheduling and conducting regular CFT meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained.
• Primary cross-functional interface for the customer(s) and the CFT(s), in order to define the full scope of the program(s) / project(s) inc:
o Developing and establishing the Customer / Statement of Work - Requirements - Assumption documents & agreements for the programs) / project(s) with all departmental stakeholders.
o Supports and ensures all necessary regular cross-functional meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained.
• Manage, maintain and adapt overall program / project timing and budgets in conjunction with the key department stakeholders & customer(s) in order to manage changes to support a successful launch. Defining all Key Milestones, inc. but not restricted to:
o Customer program / project life-cycle introduction timing and sign off
o Engineering & Design Development, inc:
o Design freeze, sign off and release
o PDP preparation and sign off*
o Customer and related build dates
o Customer Order requirement dates
o TAR & Cash Flow preparation and sign off*
o CAR preparation and sign off*
o Tooling timing
o Make v's Buy preparation and sign off
• Development, approval, reporting and monitoring of the programs sales pricing & cost, tool investment (TAR & Cash Flow), capital investment (CAR), engineering development and design (PDP) cost status against the standard company metrics or as established at business case sign off & program / project award, supported and guided by the responsible Business Manager and Project Controller.
• Manages, maintains and communicates the program(s) / project(s) status reporting and sign off requirements to support the required program /project quality, including:
o Chairperson for regular programme / project status CFT meetings and minutes
o Monthly program / project reviews with the appropriate management teams
o GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Fresh Eyes reviews
o GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Sign Off
o Monthly Operating Report (MOR)
o Program / project timing
o Program / project Financial Report & Cashflow
o Ensure correct escalation and reporting of program / project issues in a timely manner to the relevant management level in order to engender successful resolution.
Programme Manager
Preferred Education, Experiences & Attributes to fulfil role (essential & desirable)
• Bachelor's degree in Project and / or Program Management, (preferred), and /or Engineering and/or Business Administration or equivalent role related experience.
• Attained a Professional Project / Program Management accreditation level (IPMA Level C as a minimum, (or equivalent)) with a recognised National / International Project Management organisation.
• Good working knowledge / understanding industry standards & related procedures including APQP, PPAP and TS16949 (IATF16949)
• Sufficient verbal and written language skills associated to and the program / project and operational locations: English, Spanish, German
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the customer and within
• Adaptability in the location of work including business travel
• Flexibility to change priorities in response to changing program / project demands
Job Function:
• Manages the scope and introduction of new programmes / projects to the companies' Customer Business Unit (CBU) product portfolio.
• Manages the scope and introduction of running changes (customer or driven) to existing programmes / projects within the CBU product portfolio.
• Supports the development and implementation of VA/VE ideas to support requirements
• Supports the Sales and/or Business Management team on the response to new business acquisition RFQ's and program / project related RFQ packages.
• `Engenders a philosophy of 'managed' change control through all aspects of the organisation associated with program and project management.
• Leads the Cross Functional Team (CFT) through the program / project introduction life-cycle as per GDLS/ProLink.
• Establish and report on a regular basis an overview of the CFT(s) and program(s) / project(s) status to management.
• Develop and manage the customer focus of a program / project to ensure that a successful launch is achieved for products in the eyes of the customer.
Programme Manager
Principle Responsibilities:
• Establishment and leadership of the Cross Functional Team(s) (CFT) as required meeting the changing demands of the program(s) / project(s) with the full support and acknowledgement of the organisational stakeholders.
• Note: CFT is the Multi-Disciplined Cross-Functional Team that represented by all Departments which are required to support the program / project manager and program / project.
• Manage, maintain and adapt the CFT(s) and program(s) / project(s) in order to align, maintain and enhance the key fundamental objectives of a successful launch, i.e. Scope, Time, Cost and Quality, to the company metrics.
• Monitoring and management of the CFT member's responsibilities relating to GDLS / ProLink, RASIC, key elements and deliverables, including correctly maintaining a central library of program / project evidence and deliverables within ProLink.
• Scheduling and conducting regular CFT meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained.
• Primary cross-functional interface for the customer(s) and the CFT(s), in order to define the full scope of the program(s) / project(s) inc:
o Developing and establishing the Customer / Statement of Work - Requirements - Assumption documents & agreements for the programs) / project(s) with all departmental stakeholders.
o Supports and ensures all necessary regular cross-functional meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained.
• Manage, maintain and adapt overall program / project timing and budgets in conjunction with the key department stakeholders & customer(s) in order to manage changes to support a successful launch. Defining all Key Milestones, inc. but not restricted to:
o Customer program / project life-cycle introduction timing and sign off
o Engineering & Design Development, inc:
o Design freeze, sign off and release
o PDP preparation and sign off*
o Customer and related build dates
o Customer Order requirement dates
o TAR & Cash Flow preparation and sign off*
o CAR preparation and sign off*
o Tooling timing
o Make v's Buy preparation and sign off
• Development, approval, reporting and monitoring of the programs sales pricing & cost, tool investment (TAR & Cash Flow), capital investment (CAR), engineering development and design (PDP) cost status against the standard company metrics or as established at business case sign off & program / project award, supported and guided by the responsible Business Manager and Project Controller.
• Manages, maintains and communicates the program(s) / project(s) status reporting and sign off requirements to support the required program /project quality, including:
o Chairperson for regular programme / project status CFT meetings and minutes
o Monthly program / project reviews with the appropriate management teams
o GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Fresh Eyes reviews
o GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Sign Off
o Monthly Operating Report (MOR)
o Program / project timing
o Program / project Financial Report & Cashflow
o Ensure correct escalation and reporting of program / project issues in a timely manner to the relevant management level in order to engender successful resolution.
Programme Manager
Preferred Education, Experiences & Attributes to fulfil role (essential & desirable)
• Bachelor's degree in Project and / or Program Management, (preferred), and /or Engineering and/or Business Administration or equivalent role related experience.
• Attained a Professional Project / Program Management accreditation level (IPMA Level C as a minimum, (or equivalent)) with a recognised National / International Project Management organisation.
• Good working knowledge / understanding industry standards & related procedures including APQP, PPAP and TS16949 (IATF16949)
• Sufficient verbal and written language skills associated to and the program / project and operational locations: English, Spanish, German
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the customer and within
• Adaptability in the location of work including business travel
• Flexibility to change priorities in response to changing program / project demands