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Head of Program Management – Pedals

@ HELLA
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Northville, Michigan, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Leading programs, Guiding hiring, Coaching development
Requirements Summary:5+ years in automotive program management; experience with OEMs/Tier1; APQP/PPAP/IATF 16949 knowledge; leadership and stakeholder skills; bachelor’s in Engineering or Business; master’s preferred; PMP/PgMP/certifications a plus.
Technical Tools Mentioned:MS Project, SAP, PLM systems
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Head of Program Management – Pedals

Location Northville, USA

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

FORVIA -
HELLA is seeking its next great Head of Program Management - Peals to join
our growing team. The primary function of this role is to take ownership of multiple
product types within our sensors design silo.

About Us
FORVIA -
HELLA is is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating
under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for
high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same
time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare
parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose
vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000
employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4
billion in the seven-month short fiscal year 2022.

Daily
Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing program management team with automotive expertise by leading and supporting employees in a target-oriented and motivating manner to fulfill the tasks.
  • Guide overall hiring process and sustain the team performance and evaluation as well as qualification demands
  • Provide coaching, development, and succession planning for program managers.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence by managing of employees according to corporate and center product targets and delegation.


YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5 + years experience working with global automotive OEMs and/ or Tier 1 suppliers.
  • Proven track record of launching automotive products (e.g., ECUs, lighting systems, powertrain components, Sensors or Electronic components).
  • Deep understanding of APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and OEM development cycle processes.
    Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills 

  • 10+ years of experience in
    automotive program management, leadership experience preferred
  • PMP, PgMP, or automotive-specific
    certifications (e.g., VDA, AIAG) are a plus
  • Familiarity with tools like MS
    Project, SAP and automotive PLM systems.
  • Ability to manage complexity and
    ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience with ultrasonic,
    pressure, steering or position sensors in automotive applications.
  • Fluency additional
    languages (e.g., German, Spanish) are a plus.

Why Forvia Hella?

  • 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!

Please feel
free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia
Hella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all our
employees.


Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17773. 

HELLA Electronics Corp., USA
Eric Spence
  

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