Key Role in Automotive Product Development
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to take on a key role in the development of automotive products. As a Junior Product Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating monthly product launch meetings, managing timelines and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will work closely with product and conversion managers to define project scopes, outputs, and technical requirements. This will involve overseeing quality assurance processes, developing and implementing governance frameworks, and managing supplier relationships.
* Lead and coordinate monthly product launch meetings
* Collaborate with product and conversion managers
* Oversee quality assurance processes
* Develop and implement governance frameworks
* Manage supplier relationships
* Align procurement activities with VW Group systems and protocols
* Coordinate logistics and build planning for conversion vehicles
* Support the integration of connected car features
* Track and report on project performance metrics
Requirements and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you will need to have relevant industrial engineering or project management qualifications, as well as experience in manufacturing and procurement. You should also have strong skills in supplier development and relationship management, change management, and decision making.
* Industrial Engineering/Project Management qualifications applicable to an automotive environment
* Manufacturing experience able to validate manufacturing costs for the conversion Projects
* Procurement Experience (Total Cost Ownership, Strategic Sourcing, Tendering and Contract Management)
* Supplier development and supplier relationship management experience
* Project management experience
* Understanding of Consumer Law in retail or manufacturing industries
* Demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence and ability to modify style of customer experience
* Strong attention to detail and time management skills
* Change management experience
* Low risk decision making ability
Benefits and Recognition
We offer a range of benefits and recognition opportunities, including a culture of continuous learning and growth, flexible working arrangements, additional leave, and discounts on car purchases.
* A culture of continuous learning, growth and development
* Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model
* Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day and birthday leave
* Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
About Us
We are a leading organization in the automotive industry, committed to innovation, collaboration, and efficiency. We offer opportunities for growth and career development, and a workplace culture that values passion, authenticity, and mindfulness.