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JOB ID 24572
Tier 1 Program Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Aichi
- ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
As an integral part of the company, the position owner will drive the alignment and definition of standard processes within the Business Operations, support process tailoring and the rollout within the projects, and focus on compliance of these by tracking, moderating, and reporting and driving As an integral part of the company, the position owner will drive the alignment and definition of standard processes within the Business Operations, support process tailoring and the rollout within the projects, and focus on compliance of these by tracking, moderating, and reporting and driving
This position will be the process expert closely collaborating with several departments across the organization in Japan and Strategic Business Units, HR, Finance as well as Quality.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- Lead Transformation Initiatives: Oversee and drive projects aimed at transforming business operations, collaborating with teams across Japan, APAC, EU, and America. Oversee and drive projects aimed at transforming business operations, collaborating with teams across Japan, APAC, EU, and America.
Define and Implement Business Operations Standards: Develop and establish standards for processes within Business Operations. continuously assessing and improving processes to meet evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
Work closely with the Customer Account Management (CAM) and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) teams to tailor and introduce development processes within Japan-based projects.
Drive the analysis and improvement of existing processes globally, identifying opportunities for standardization and leading the implementation of Drive the analysis and improvement of existing processes globally, identifying opportunities for standardization and leading the implementation of changes in Japan.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a sparring partner and collaborate with stakeholders (such as CAM, Quality, and SBU teams) to implement and execute Business Operations processes within various projects.
Guide New Projects: Mentor and coach new projects to ensure they follow the tailored processes and support their successful rollout.
Ensure Compliance: Monitor and ensure that process tailoring aligns with defined standards, driving audit and compliance readiness based on relevant frameworks (such as Business Management System (BMS), Automotive SPICE (A-SPICE), International Automotive Task Force (IATF), and Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA)).
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- Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or comparable.
Minimum 10+ years in sales, program management or account management.
Experience in Expert knowledge of engineering processes (especially requirements management), process modelling, and process management.
Excellent collaboration, driving initiatives to healthy
Excellent collaboration, driving initiatives to healthy conclusion and problem-solving
Business level in both Japanese and English
Strong analytical skills (proficiency in Excel)
Be willing to travel, if necessary, domestic and
Be willing to work in an office, manufacturing facility, client-site.
This role is eligible to partially work remotely.
Successfully complete a background investigation/Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.
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- Preferred
- Project management or equal experience 10 years in Automotive R&D
Leadership and management competencies
Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
Broad intercultural experience and communication skills.
Commitment to operational excellence.
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- Location
- Aichi
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- Work Style
- Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
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- Attractive
Points - Foreign capital company, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation, Management Position
- Attractive
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