• Manage PD launch supervisors, and associated teams.

• Manage Global T6 OPD, TVM & RVC teams.

• Collaborate with and support other T6 Plants in a Lead Launch Manager capacity.

• Will have PD Launch responsibility for T6 vehicles at FTM/AAT/FVL/SKD – Cambodia & Myanmar

• Interface into the LVEA Program Management team and Global T6 Engineering to ensure delivery of TVM and localization activities, homologation, manufacturing and launch requirements.

Work with New Model Programs and utilize launch team personnel to:

• Engage PD teams in the timely delivery of LQOS.

• Lead VEME and VPSE Emission Pre-Cert (OK to Proceed/Ship) on time before handover to E&SE responsibility for Cert. testing.

• Manage issue resolution using AIM and coordinate ICAs and PCAs into build levels.

• Lead cross-functional teams (PD, Manuf., Purchasing, STA) to achieve quality launch.

• Deliver launch warranty and TGW targets with no recallable defects.

• Establish and lead PD launch team. Ensure appropriate PD representation at plant-based launch and problem meetings.

• Work with engineering and program teams to ensure engineering costs for pre-production builds achieve budget.

• Ensure timely completion of builds and rapid PD response to part and build issues.

• Launch Programs on time, cost and with quality.

• Support FTM OCM and People Development.

• Establish a strong working relationship with FTM PD Engineering Manager and FTM PVT Manager

Education Qualification : Engineering degree and/or relevant experience.

Master of Engineering or Business preferred:

No. of Years of Experience: Min 8-10+ years

Professional Exposure (Technical Skills) : Significant prior direct responsibility and proven experience in: Engineering, Launch and/or Program Management.

Preferred previous experiences : Automotive experience in PVT, Program Management, Product Planning, Design and Release or Localization Engineering.

Functional Skills:

• Proficient understanding of GPDS disciplines.

• Further development of GPDS/LQOS expertise

• Outstanding Project Management skills and demonstrated leadership.

• Proficient communication skills

Behavioral Skills;

• Own working together: Build relationships with local and cross-functional teams, communicate clearly, drive team culture.

• Deliver results: Strong influencing skills and leadership in a demanding environment, remote from the main program team.

• High energy, self-starter, with ability and desire to take lead responsibility and lead cross-functional teams to deliver results, decision maker.

• High integrity with good attitude and excellent communication skills.

• Can do attitude, team player.

Special Knowledge/Skills Required;

• Proven ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and recommendations to leadership.
• Proven ability to pull-together, motivate and manage cross-functional, diverse teams.
• Proven ability to effectively manage both up and down, i.e., ability to work equally well with both senior management and junior employees.
• Ability to work within a very diverse (culturally and functionally) environment.
• Existing good contacts/relationship within Global engineering team

Any Others: Ability to coach and teach by example.

Operating Network

I nternal Interface included Local STA, Global STA, Engineering (Launch Team, TVM, CPE, LVEA), Homologation, Government Affairs, Manufacturing (MP&L, PPM, SCM, NMP), Global PUR, Global and Program Finance.

External Interface included Customer quality reports, market wants, local & global suppliers, Sales and Marketing, Global Marketing, Customers and Public Relations.

• Manage PD launch supervisors, and associated teams.
• Manage Global T6 OPD, TVM & RVC teams.
• Collaborate with and support other T6 Plants in a Lead Launch Manager capacity.
• Will have PD Launch responsibility for T6 vehicles at FTM/AAT/FVL/SKD – Cambodia & Myanmar
• Interface into the LVEA Program Management team and Global T6 Engineering to ensure delivery of TVM and localization activities, homologation, manufacturing and launch requirements.
• Work with New Model Programs and utilize launch team personnel to:Engage PD teams in the timely delivery of LQOS.
• Lead VEME and VPSE Emission Pre-Cert (OK to Proceed/Ship) on time before handover to E&SE responsibility for Cert. testing.
• Manage issue resolution using AIM and coordinate ICAs and PCAs into build levels.
• Lead cross-functional teams (PD, Manuf., Purchasing, STA) to achieve quality launch.
• Deliver launch warranty and TGW targets with no recallable defects.
• Establish and lead PD launch team. Ensure appropriate PD representation at plant-based launch and problem meetings.
• Work with engineering and program teams to ensure engineering costs for pre-production builds achieve budget.
• Ensure timely completion of builds and rapid PD response to part and build issues.
• Launch Programs on time, cost and with quality.
• Support FTM OCM and People Development.
• Establish a strong working relationship with FTM PD Engineering Manager and FTM PVT Manager