Project Manager

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering or Management plus relevant technical qualification
  • Professional experience in the automotive industry
  • Experience in customer and supplier relationships
  • Strong project management skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership abilities
  • Collaborative problem-solving approach
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans aligned with business goals
  • Prepare project documentation, contracts, and budgets
  • Improve project ROCE and manage budgets according to standards
  • Plan team structure and oversee collaboration
  • Manage work packages, costs, and schedules
  • Represent the project to customers and management
  • Perform project controlling and monitor milestones
  • Implement remedial actions for project deviations
  • Act as liaison among customers, suppliers, and internal teams
  • Prepare for meetings and project presentations
  • Facilitate information exchange and know-how transfer

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Strong diversity culture
  • Community outreach support
Full Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager

Country: United States

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL

Position Summary:

Assure the overall management of Chassis Systems projects from nomination up to completion of start of series production while taking into account commercial & technical aspects, policies and deadlines.

What you can look forward to as a Project Manager:
  • Elaborate a project plan in alignment with the strategic goals of the BU and perform cross - departmental planning for all functions involved to meet the project targets and requirements.
  • Prepare and handle project documentation, contract design and budget planning according to BU standards.
  • Pursue the improvement of ROCE and Operative Earnings for the project and continuously consider the project budget while assuring compliance with company processes and standards.
  • Plan personnel capacities, compose and establish the project team in agreement with the line managers and manage the collaboration.
  • Effectively plan work packages, costs and deadlines in accordance with internal project processes & guidelines.
  • Represent the assigned project in an expert manner to the customer as well as to the BU management team.
  • Perform project controlling activities, including the agreement of project milestones with the customer & monitoring of deadlines and costs.
  • Initiate and monitor the implementation of remedial action to address deviations from project targets.
  • Act as the link between customers, suppliers & internal departments.
  • Cooperate closely with customers, supporting with technical expertise, and discuss and agree on project - related matters.
  • Organize and prepare for meetings, presentations & Gate releases.
  • Guarantee exchange of information between corporate functions & internal working groups to encourage know - how transfer.

Your Profile as a Project Manager:
  • Degree in Industrial Engineering or Management Degree plus appropriate additional technical qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience within the automotive industry
  • Proven competence in dealing with customers, suppliers as well as employee associates
  • Strong project management skills and experience
  • Entrepreneurial mindset & proven leadership/team building skills
  • Proactive and collaborative approach towards problem solving
  • A sound intercultural understanding and experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills and experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3 - 5+ Years of Experience
  • Must be able to work in a team environment and serve as a leader demonstrating vision, mission, core values, and key behaviors

Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in Tuscaloosa:
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now! Not Eligible for Sponsorship.

Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now!

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