R, D & I Project & Program Management Sr. Professional

Umicore

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of experience in project management or related role
  • Expertise in Automotive Catalyst and Applied Technology
  • Experience in Engine calibration and Product Design
  • Familiarity with Planisware for testing and budgeting
  • Knowledge of APQP process for product development
  • Understanding of North American automotive emission regulations
  • Proficient in DoE methodology

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality R, D & I Project & Program Management
  • Manage all aspects of one or more projects independently
  • Produce accurate outputs while identifying risks proactively
  • Analyze problems and recommend improvements to methods and tools
  • Collaborate with teams to share insights and recommendations
  • Mentor junior colleagues and review their deliverables
  • Manage relationships with external customers on open innovation projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with three days in office and two remote
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration
  • Engagement with international and domestic travel opportunities
  • Work on innovative projects in the automotive sector
Full Job Description
Your Key Accountabilities

  • Delivers expert work in R, D & I Project & Program Management with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.
  • Executes and manages independently one or more projects in all their aspects (definition, budget, communication, implementation and follow-up) according to program and project excellence standards. Manage the budget for the assigned projects.
  • Owns complex tasks in project management, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.
  • Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
  • Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.
  • Mentors less experienced colleagues, reviewing deliverables and elevating team standards.
  • May manage relations with external customers in the context of open innovation projects.


Who we are looking for

Qualifications: Position requires a Bachelor'sdegree in Engineering (any) or a related field of study AND Five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. Must also have demonstrated experience with:

  • Automotive Catalyst and Applied Technology functions;
  • Engine calibration;
  • Product Design and Product Application for Automotive Catalysts;
  • Understanding of the commercial, technical, operational and financial elements of automotive catalysts;
  • Planisware system for testing plan and budgeting;
  • APQP (Advanced Protocol Quality Planning) structured process for product design and development;
  • Automotive emission legislation requirements for North America; and
  • DoE methodology


Primary Work Location:

2347 Commercial Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

This position does require domestic and international travel, specifically other Umicore sites in US and Canada. The role allows work to be performed on a hybrid schedule; at least 3 days in office and up to 2 days remote/telecommute per week.

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