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
  • Five years of experience in project management or related field
  • Experience with Automotive Catalyst and Applied Technology functions
  • Familiarity with engine calibration
  • Knowledge of product design and application for automotive catalysts
  • Understanding of automotive emission legislation requirements in North America
  • Experience using Planisware system for testing and budgeting
  • Knowledge of APQP process and DoE methodology

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, timely work in R, D & I Project & Program Management
  • Execute and manage multiple projects, overseeing all aspects including budget and communication
  • Own and produce complex project management tasks, proactively identifying risks
  • Analyze problems and recommend options for improvements in methods and tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication of insights
  • Mentor colleagues by reviewing deliverables and elevating project standards
  • Manage relationships with external customers for open innovation projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days remote
  • Opportunities for travel to other company sites in the US and Canada
  • Potential for career advancement through mentorship of colleagues
  • Exposure to 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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