PROJECT MANAGER (ADVANCE)
Location Tlaquepaque, Mexico
Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.
YOUR TASKS
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and execute international projects with full responsibility for scope, quality, timing, cost, and customer expectations.
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Lead international and interdisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across global locations.
Develop, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. -
Drive project execution with a focus on performance, accountability, and successful implementation.
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Apply and continuously improve project management standards, methods, processes, and tools.
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Plan, monitor, and achieve project targets related to quality, timing, and commercial performance.
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Coordinate capacity planning and resource allocation with stakeholders and functional leaders.
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Manage work packages and project milestones using established project management systems and methodologies.
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Continuously monitor project performance and adapt project scope when required.
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Coordinate internal and external service providers to ensure project success.
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Manage project status, identify deviations, evaluate impacts, and implement corrective actions.
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Lead engineering change management processes, including evaluation, approval, implementation, and tracking.
Develop and facilitate risk and opportunity management processes utilizing qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques. -
Escalate project issues proactively and provide alternative solutions to stakeholders.
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
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Conduct customer-facing project reviews and steering committee meetings.
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Develop and implement effective communication strategies across all project levels.
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Drive Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) by identifying opportunities and implementing optimization initiatives.
Leadership Responsibilities
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Provide functional leadership for project team members.
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Guide, coach, mentor, and support employees in project-related activities.
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Foster collaboration and accountability across cross-functional teams.
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Promote a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and high performance.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
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Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
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5+ years of project management experience in an international manufacturing or automotive environment.
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Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural teams.
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Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and customer expectations.
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Experience with engineering change management and product development processes.
Skills
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Advanced project management knowledge and methodologies.
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Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Risk and opportunity management expertise.
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Financial and commercial project understanding.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Conflict resolution and negotiation capabilities.
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Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems.
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Fluent English required.
Preferred Certifications
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PMP (Project Management Professional)
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IPMA Certification
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PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification
Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.
Please send us your application through our careers portal, citing reference number req18686.
HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.
RUBELIA YADIRA NAVARRO MALDONADO
