Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We are looking for a Program Manager. The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for the execution of all programs assigned to him/her, and adherence to DRiV™ program management processes. This comprehensive role ensures flawless launch performance that meets all program targets including, but not limited to safety, quality, delivery, and financial performance. Multiple programs may be assigned, and some assigned programs may be general in scope.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout the process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Scope and Risk Management

Ensures effective and timely program scope management with emphasis on customer scope changes and execution of the Scope Change and approval process

Considers program trade off analysis - balancing cost, time, product capabilities and resources

Identifies program risks early, develops and executes mitigation strategies

Escalates risk with mitigation strategies to the leadership team in a timely fashion

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

Project Time and Resource Management





Creates high quality timing plans that are developed with the program team and effective buy in from all functional areas

Meets “0 days late” for all Gates

Meets all customer due dates, on time with high quality products

Implement and oversee program governance frameworks to ensure consistent project delivery.

Project Integration Management

Leads the program team to ensure collaboration and alignment amongst Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, Quality and Purchasing

Ensures a high level of integration and collaboration with the plants and Launch Managers on their programs

Takes an active “go and verify” approach with his / her programs by personally visiting the plants, suppliers, and customers at appropriate intervals

Acts as the central communication point for their programs, reporting on status and progress regularly

Communicates and negotiates directly with customers on matters pertaining to program timing

Project Cost and Financial Management

Ensures that all program financial targets and budgets are met

Verifies that the Capital Plans and Business Cases are reasonable and achievable

Ensures that effective and logical financial roadmaps are executed.

Manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Lead change management efforts to support program adoption and sustainability.

Project Quality Management

Ensure that quality objectives and roadmaps are developed and executed by the Program Team Quality Lead.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administrative

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years' experience in the automotive industry

Prior program management and/or PMP certification preferred but not required for qualified candidates with related automotive experience.

Knowledge of program management methodology, tools and techniques, including relevant computer software tools, or proven ability to learn.

Experience in at least two, preferably three or more, key functional areas: Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations or Sales preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred

📌 Program Manager (Reynosa)
🏢 Tenneco
📍 Reynosa