Project Manager( Telematics& Connected Cars)

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Job details

Company overview

We are the Japanese subsidiary of a world-leading automotive parts supplier group. As a European supplier of automotive parts and systems, we offer a wide range of products and services to the automotive industry. We are particularly acclaimed for our expertise in automotive lighting, engine cooling, electric powertrains, driver assistance, and autonomous driving technologies. One of our distinctive features is our commitment, as a group, to developing technologies that contribute to reducing CO2 emissions from automobiles.

Responsibilities

Manage operationally and functionally the Projects he/she is assigned to

• Manage OEM/OES Projects (Component, System with known technology components, …)
• Is responsible for the achievement of the Project KPI in terms of profitability (both product/development vs Development Activity Payback and Extended Margin), Quality and Production Preparation
• Secure Project resources and control them
• Drive the associated advanced / platform development actors
• Solve all project issues requiring any type of support of all suitable functions via the Project Escalation
• Check and validate Project Team Members’ activities and proposes timing scenario to achieve milestones
• Could conduct concept competitions to obtain customer orders (RFI, RFQ, Change Request)
• Define and manage the budget
• Define scope of projects
• Prepare decision making process for relevant committee and challenge the project team readiness
• Prepare and submit business cases and investment plans (Project/System level) and challenge the Technical Project Managers or Launch Managers of the Projects
• Manage all project changes (internal and customer) and coordinates through his team
• Is applying Design to Cost methodology
• Escalate at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets
• Lead appraisals and development of team members
• Is functionally responsible of all project team members, set project objectives, ensure appraisal

Manage communication with Customers on Project development progress

• Keep client(s) updated on Project progress
• Align the deliverables contents with the client and manage the project team
• Manage technical discussions with the client
• Take ownership to resolve problems in a timely manner when required
• Prepare/validate reports on Project development progress the Management and to all Governance stages when required
• Manage customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication
• Ensure management of Escalation if any

Requirements

• Japanese mandatory
• English mandatory

What education and education level are necessary for the position?

• Engineering/Master degree of management or Software, computer science
• Personal skills to manage functional organization
• Project Management skills
• Financial skills (Build business cases and track budgets)

How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position?

• Product Development process knowledge and practice (5/7 years)
• Get successful development experience in P0/P1 Project development function (2/3 years)
• Experience in other development functions (Quality, Process, Sales, Purchasing), two at least
• Experience in automotive field is a plus
• Knowledge in embedded system and software development is a plus

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

• Accountability
• Customer oriented
• Action driver
• Stress tolerance
• Planning and organizing
• Risk analysis and management
• Finance knowledge
• English and Japanese
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Coaching skills
• Customer knowledge
• Technical knowledge

-Embedded system product project management-Telematics field experience is a plus-Basic knowledge of V-model development and validation process-Knowledge of vehicle standard protocols (CAN, LIN, UART, SPI)-System engineering view (requirement analysis, validation process, DOORS, Functional safety)

Salary

9 - 12 million yen

Location

Tokyo