Program Manager - Automotive Industry

Come Innovate Motion with Us

Be the driving force behind innovative automotive systemslead projects collaborate globally and grow your career with us at Johnson Electric. We are not only shaping the future of mobility but also thriving in the current European and global markets. As a global leader in motion systems we serve major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with an extensive product portfolio including actuators pumps electric motors and many more.

We are now looking for a Program Manager to join our team in Aachen Germany taking the lead on fluid power product projects such as electric and mechanical oil pumps from early development through SOP and beyond. You will play a key role in cross-functional coordination customer interface and program execution.

Your responsibilities will be to :

Drive program and project management for fluid power products from development through SOP ensuring on-time delivery and meeting quality expectations

Lead and complete APQP activities using Johnson Electrics development process automotive standards project timelines and ASPICE-related requirements

Act as the main point of contact for customer communicationboth written and verbal including presentations

Balance customer expectations with internal goals working closely with cross-functional teams across locations

Play a leadership role in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams throughout product design development and testing.

Set up and achieve project timing and commercial objectives in close collaboration with sales engineering (design / test) operations and purchasing

Ensure ongoing and transparent communication with Johnson Electrics global manufacturing sites

Coordinate and initiate services required to support the project scope and timelines

Launch and drive project-specific activities such as DFMEA in accordance with company standards

Feed and maintain customer platforms with accurate and timely project-related data

Act quickly and effectively to address customer issues ensuring resolution and satisfaction

Our requirements :

Masters degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical background.

Several years of experience in automotive project / program management.

Strong communication skills in German and English (both written and spoken) are mandatory.

Chinese language skills are advantageous

Self-driven confident and proactive personality

Understanding of project financials

Experience with ASPICE is a plusbut willingness to learn is key.

What we offer :

Dynamic environment focusing on innovative projects

A stable global company with a strong innovation pipeline and a solid market position.

Work-life balance : through flexible working hours and 6 weeks of vacation

Top-industry compensation and benefits package

Modern workspaces good transport connections free parking in the car park health promotion business bike company pension scheme regular company events company football and many more

Become a part of an international team. In Aachen our teams are characterized by an international team spirit an open and familiar cooperation and a pleasant working atmosphere.

Come join our global inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity knowledge skills creativity and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our companys most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected regardless of their age gender race ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1