FORVIA HELLA ยท 3 weeks ago
Technical Program Lead
Northville, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier specializing in high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics. The Technical Program Lead will manage the technical delivery of verified products, ensuring they meet all stakeholder requirements while overseeing design and development activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Control and monitor all Desing & Development (D&D) activities, milestones and work products throughout the product lifecycle for Scope, Effort, Lead Time and Quality
Interface with customer & senior stakeholders, track and analyze the technical maturity of the product development within a project and its progress. Report and update project status to senior management
Own risk and opportunity management for D&D, define and implement corrective measures if deviations from baseline plan occur
Escalate on proper time and form and drive the D&D core team to reach problem solving
Prepare and perform product releases hosting the associated Control Board
As part of the project acquisition process, develop the overall technical concept and technical scope and provide effort and lead time estimation for D&D team
Qualification
Required
Self-motivated professional with strong sense of responsibility who enjoys solving problems on daily basis and holds a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or similar
10+ years of accumulated relevant experience with 6+ years in a leading role in automotive ECU development (2 plus programs completed RFQ to SOP)
Understanding of North American OEM, sourcing, development and launch processes as well as good command of Automotive SPICE (MAN.3, MAN.6, SPL.1, SPL.2, ACQ.4, etc.), Functional Safety (ISO26262) and Cyber Security (ISO 21434)
Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with emphasis on international, intercultural teams' coordination
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a strong ability to analyze complex challenges and abstract perspectives to simplify communication with senior leadership stakeholders
Interest, ability and willingness to collaborate in-person in Detroit metropolitan area, travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
PMP or INCOSE CSEP equivalent
Benefits
Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
Industry leading health benefits program
Lucrative PTO policy
Competitive 401K matching
Extensive career and training opportunities
Annual Bonuses
On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
Team and company wide events
And much more!
Company
FORVIA HELLA
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier.
10001+ employees
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