Job Description
We are seeking a technically grounded, high-visibility Project Manager to lead our Propulsion Systems (PRS) division. You will bridge the gap between commercial strategy and technical execution, managing a multi-country team of engineers specializing in E-Drive, Transmission, and Driveline systems.
This is a critical leadership role stationed within the Detroit automotive ecosystem, requiring a balance of technical oversight, financial acumen, and people operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & People Operations
Team Performance: Drive accountability across a multi-country team, ensuring high performance in all PRS delivery activities.
Talent Strategy: Lead local hiring, capacity planning, and capability building to meet project demands.
Mentorship & Culture: Act as the primary coach for your team, managing performance reviews, upskilling, and "attrition defense" to ensure continuity.
Operational Excellence: Serve as the internal "concierge" for HR, IT, and Finance; approve timesheets and manage global back-office capacity.
2. Technical Oversight & Delivery
SME Support: Provide high-level guidance across E-Drive and Driveline domains to resolve complex engineering challenges.
Quality Metrics: Ensure all deliverables meet On Time Delivery (OTD) and First Time Right (FTR) standards.
3. Client & Commercial Governance
Primary Interface: Act as the face of Segula to Client Program Managers, providing weekly progress reports and aligning on priorities.
Financial Management: Optimize global project margins (GM%), manage Purchase Orders (POs), and track fund depletion.
Strategic Growth: Support Key Account Managers (KAM) by identifying upselling opportunities and staff level increases.
Change Management: Coordinate CCD, CN, PER, and ICD processes to ensure consistency across programs.
Qualifications
Required:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: 10+ years in automotive engineering, specifically within Propulsion Systems.
Leadership: Proven track record managing large, diverse engineering teams (30+ members).
Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the DV/PV development lifecycle and the Detroit OEM ecosystem.
Communication: Expert stakeholder management skills with proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office.
Preferred:
Hands-on experience with Design Release Engineering (DRE).
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and assembly coordination.
Expertise in FMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis for pre-production builds.
Experience in competitive vehicle benchmarking and cost-value analysis.
Additional Information
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