Littelfuse

Global Manager, Project Management, Carling

Littelfuse$120K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in engineering required; PMP Certification is a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in product development.
  • Minimum 5 years of project management engineering experience in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry.
  • Strong team management skills and budget planning ability.
  • Advanced problem-solving and data analysis skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Carling Project Management team across multiple countries, ensuring team accountability.
  • Monitor compliance with project requirements and manage risks effectively.
  • Identify project milestones and proactively resolve issues to ensure project delivery.
  • Facilitate clear communication within project teams and with upper management.
  • Plan human resource needs for new product development.
  • Ensure efficiency in new product development meetings and processes.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on corporate processes for New Product Proposals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy including 11 holidays.
  • $900 Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness expenses.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000 for professional development.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification and career development programs available.
  • Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options provided.
Full Job Description
Global Manager, Project Management leads global Project Management teams for Carling and manages Project Manager running the Carling product development projects to attain high quality product launches. Manages the operational aspects of complex engineering projects from inception through implementation that have significant impact to the company. Coordinates cross-functional teams and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team and line management. Accountable for results of the team. The Global Manager, Project Management combines dual leadership + execution nature.

About Your Role:

  • Manage / Lead Carling Project Management team (USA, Mexico, China). Accountable for results of the team. 40%
  • Monitor and control the compliance to requirements and risk of assigned projects.
  • Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, goals and objectives.
  • Ensures that project milestones are identified and tracked to proactively identify and resolve issues and mitigates risks that may threaten the project delivery.
  • Ensure clear communication within the project management teams and towards management. 30%
  • Plan human resource requirements for the development of new products. 10%
  • Ensure new product development meetings are robust and time effective. 10%
  • Be a subject expert on the corporate processes for New Product Proposals and the 5-Phase Development program.
    10%


About You:
  • Minimum of B.S. in engineering is required so that the manager is able to understand the new product objectives & challenges, design criteria and product's functional performance. PMP Certification or equivalent are an advantage.
  • 10+ years of experience in product development environment.
  • Min. 5 years of Project Management engineering experience in automotive and commercial vehicle industry
  • Ability to plan & maintain a budget, and required team management skills to direct & lead subordinators
  • Advanced problem-solving skills and data analysis skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills to relate effectively with both internal and external personnel
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Automotive OEM's and/or Tier 1 customer interface experience required.
  • Design engineering experience a plus.
  • English communication skills are a must; bilingual skills a plus.
  • Good presentation skills for internal/external customers, and good training skills.


We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contribution
  • Paid time off and 11 holidays
  • $900 Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)
  • Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities
  • Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options.


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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

About Littelfuse

Littelfuse is a global manufacturer of leading technologies in circuit protection, power control, and sensing. The company serves customers in the electronics, automotive, and industrial markets with products that include fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays, sensors, and more. Littelfuse has a long history of innovation and has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Learn more about Littelfuse
Size
17,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$129.9 million
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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