Program Manager (m/f/d)

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®!

Your contribution

The role will be based in Hannover, Germany and will report to Director Program Management Advanced Battery Systems.

You wil manage and lead commercial or product development program management for multiple programs.

You will be responsible for profitable and timely execution according to budget and processes.

Last but not least, you will lead cross functional project teams and escalate & report out to management.

Responsibilities: What you will do

• Execution and management of programs, according to budget and timing requirements.

• Lead Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) through Power D3 / ITP to launch program.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of program management related processes (e.g. ITP/PowerD3) as applicable.

• Understand customer needs, requirements and specifications. Leads team to insure prompt response to customer inquiries.

• Early identification of project risk and Initiation of mitigation plans.

• Precise, effective and clear communication to all levels of organization.

• Lead within a project (indirect leadership), enable and support others, personally engaged in coaching others for their development. Motivate to encourage excellence.

• Planning & conduction of Program Reviews.

• Ensure timeliness gate exits.

• Solve conflicts and escalation in a good way by involving all parties.

• Make decisions and achieve results that are consistent with company and team values. Support and drive in building a strong team structure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: What we look for

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business

• Minimum 4 years work experience in Program Management in Automotive or equivalent

• Proficient working experiences with the project management methods (e.g. Auditing, PMI standards, IATF standards, ...)

• Proficient working experiences with PM related tools (e.g. Monday.com, Microsoft Office Applications, APQP, AIAG, Quality Systems, ...)

• Proficient working knowledge of the production processes and areas, product designing and sales processes. Confident in dealing with the production and sales processes within his working environment

• PMP Certification or equivalent in certification or experience preferred

• Demonstrated Customer and Supplier relationship management

• Working knowledge of costing/quoting process

• MS Project, MS Office, Outlook

• Methodical knowledge in FMEA and SPC

• Knowledge of manufacturing process specific to their products

• Knowledge of design and development process

• Strong communication skills

• Fluency in English is a must, knowledge of German is a plus

Benefits: What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brand (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement and sustainability.

• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible and trust-based working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our mobile work policy and company kindergarten.

• A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments such as holiday, Christmas as well as company pension program.

• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.

• Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.

• Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Internal Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.

• Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding a flat in location surrounding if applicable and depending on individual factors.

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About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

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