Job Information
ZF Project Management Excellence Engineer in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Project Management Excellence Engineer
Country/Region: US
Location:
Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326
Req ID 73277 | Auburn Hills, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC
About the Team:
The Global Project Management Excellence Team (TDY) develop and deploy CVS project management framework, connected across- functions and corresponding to business needs. We drive initiatives and improvements on divisional level to bring CVS project management to the next level. We collaborate with all functions and all product lines; we also interact with other divisions within group initiatives. At the same time this role shall be well embedded into regional (AM) project management community. Being an enabler for smooth project execution, mentor for processes/requirements, as well as partner for the business leaders to ensure we follow common goals in CVS projects execution.
What You Can Look Forward to as a Project Management Excellence Engineer North America:
Define and deploy standardized processes for project execution
Develop end-to-end fully accountable mindset within project management teams
Onboard new Project Managers with regards to processes, methods, standards and requirements
Mentor and advise project managers in solving critical challenges in project management
Provide trainings on project management framework elements
Perform governance assessments on project execution according to CVS PM governance framework
Explore new ways how to run projects and pilot new PM approaches
Assure awareness and guidance to CVS business leaders in regards to CVS PM Framework
Provide input to qualification strategies and PjM competency roadmaps
Ensure link and interface to functions, other PMOs in both CVS and in the Corporate
Your Profile as Project Management Excellence Manager North America:
Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline relevant to project management
6+ years of professional experience related to project management
Knowledge of Commercial Vehicles business and products
High degree of perseverance with strong continuous improvement mindset
Proven track record of building strong coalitions across diverse functions and locations to improve overall PM ecosystem
Committed to goals and self-driven
Certificate in Project mgmt. IPMA Level C, PMI or similar will be an advantage
Skills for connectivity with internal customers e.g. project/program managers and business leaders
Preferably deep knowledge of new product development process in automotive industry
Proficient MS Office skills. Experience with project management tools like cplace, planisware etc would be a plus.
International experience with high proficiency in English
What We Offer:
A supportive collaborative team environment
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)
A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
A strong diversity culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Project Management of Excellence Engineer and apply now!
Contact
Bethany Vijayakumar
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
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