GROUP LEADER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - LIGHTINGPOSITION SUMMARYThe Group Leader, Program Management is responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring a team of Program Managers to ensure the successful execution of customer programs and achievement of business objectives. This position provides strategic direction, drives cross-functional collaboration, promotes best practices, and serves as a key liaison between senior leadership, customers, and the program management organization.The adecuado candidate is a strong people leader with exceptional communication, collaboration, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a solid background in program management within a manufacturing or automotive environment.LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.- Conduct regular performance discussions, provide constructive feedback, and support career development planning.- Ensure consistent application of program management standards, methodologies, and best practices across all programs.- Promote accountability, engagement, and effective decision-making within the team.- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within the department.- Resolve conflicts and remove barriers that may impact team performance or project execution.- Ensure adequate resource allocation and workload balancing across the program management organization.PROGRAM & PORTFOLIO OVERSIGHT- Provide strategic oversight of multiple customer programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.- Support Program Managers in the management of program timing, budget, profitability, risks,



and deliverables.- Review program performance metrics and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.- Escalate critical issues, risks, and resource constraints to leadership and support resolution efforts.- Ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement actions are implemented across the program portfolio.- Drive consistency and operational excellence in project execution throughout the organization.COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT- Serve as the primary communication link between Program Managers, senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.- Facilitate effective communication across engineering, operations, quality, purchasing, finance, sales, and manufacturing teams.- Lead regular portfolio reviews and provide executive-level updates on program performance, risks, and opportunities.- Promote transparency, alignment, and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.- Support critical customer communications, escalations, and negotiations when required.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT- Build and maintain strong customer relationships and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.- Support Program Managers in addressing customer concerns, program challenges,



and scope changes.- Participate in customer reviews and executive meetings as required.- Ensure commitments made to customers are effectively communicated and executed within the organization.- Act as an escalation point for customer issues impacting multiple programs.OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Program Management organization.- Drive standardization of tools, processes, reporting, and governance practices.- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and program execution.- Share best practices and lessons learned across teams and programs.- Support organizational transformation and change management initiatives.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.Experience- Minimum 7+ years of program/project management experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.- Minimum 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing project or program teams.- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex, matrix organization.- Experience working directly with customers and senior leadership.Skills- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.- Proven conflict resolution and stakeholder management capabilities.- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.- Ability to influence without direct authority.- Financial acumen and program profitability awareness.Languages- Bilingual (English required; Spanish or French preferred depending on business needs).Preferred- PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.- Experience managing multiple programs or leading a PMO/Program Management organization.- Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.

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