Artifex Interior Systems Limited


Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Programme Manager

Main purpose of the job

  • Manages the scope and introduction of new programmes / projects to the company’s product portfolio and running changes within the current portfolio.
  • Supports the development and implementation of VA/VE ideas to support Artifex’s requirements.
  • Supports the Sales and/or Business Management team on the response to new business acquisition RFQ’s and programme / project related RFQ packages.
  • Engenders a philosophy of ‘managed’ change control through all aspects of the organisation associated with programme and project management.
  • Leads the Cross Functional Team (CFT) through the programme / project introduction life cycle as per GDLS/ProLink, and subsequently reports status to management.
  • Develop and manage the customer focus of a programme / project to ensure that a successful launch is achieved for Artifex’s products in the eyes of the customer.


Main missions and results

  • Is directly accountable for the successful launch (Scope, Time, Cost & Quality) ofa programme / project ensuring all agreed / Artifex’s company standard metrics are achieved.
  • Defining and managing the scope and requirements of the programme(s) /project(s). • Define, maintain and adapt programme / project(s) timing for all areas to meet the key milestone objectives.
  • Financial development sign off and reporting for programme(s) / project(s) sales pricing cost, tool investment, capital investment, engineering development and design cost.
  • Ensure all aspects of the programme and project are maintained and developed to meet the minimum quality objective requirements of the programme / project.
  • Establishment and leadership of the Cross Functional Team(s) (CFT) as required meeting the changing demands of the programme(s) / project(s). • Monitoring and management of the CFT member’s responsibilities relating to GDLS / ProLink, RASIC, key elements and deliverables, including correctly maintaining a central library of programme / project evidence and deliverables with in ProLink.
  • Scheduling and conducting regular CFT meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained. • Primary cross functional interface for the customer(s) and the Artifex CFT(s), in order to define the full scope of the programme(s) / project(s).
  • Developing and establishing the Customer / Artifex Statement of Work Requirements Assumption documents & agreements for the programme(s) /
    project(s) with all departmental stakeholders.
  • Manage, maintain and adapt overall Artifex programme / project timing and budgets in conjunction with the key Artifex department stakeholders &
    customer(s) in order to manage changes to support a successful launch. Defining all Key Milestones, inc. but not restricted to: • Artifex and customer programme / project life cycle introduction timing and sign off.
  • Engineering & Design Development, inc:
  • Design freeze, sign off and release.
  • PDP preparation and sign off.
  • Customer and related Artifex build dates.
  • Customer Order requirement dates.
  • TAR & Cash Flow preparation and sign off.
  • CAR preparation and sign off.
  • Tooling timing.
  • Make v’s Buy preparation and sign off.
  • Development, approval, reporting and monitoring of the programmes sales pricing & cost, tool investment (TAR & Cash Flow), capital investment (CAR), engineering development and design (PDP) cost status against the standard company metrics or as established at business case sign off & programme / project award.
  • Manages, maintains and communicates the programme(s) / project(s) status reporting and sign off requirements to support the required programme
    /project quality including:
  • Chairperson for regular programme / project status CFT meetings and minutes.
  • Monthly programme / project reviews.
  • GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Fresh Eyes reviews and GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Sign Off.
  • Monthly Operating Report (MOR).
  • Programme / project timing, financial report & cashflow.
  • Ensure correct escalation and reporting of programme / project issues in a timely manner.


Preferred skills and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in project and / or Programme Management (preferred), and/or Engineering and/or Business Administration or substantial experience in automotive industry as programme manager.
  • Attained a Professional Project / Programme Management accreditation level (IMPA Level C as a minimum, (or equivalent) with a recognised National /International Project Management organisation.
  • Experience in the automotive industry in programme management within a substantially sized regional or global organisation or extensive experience in automotive industry in project management.
  • Good working knowledge / understanding industry standards & related procedures.
  • APQP / PPAP / IATF16949 training or significant experience in automotive industry in project management.
  • Sufficient verbal and written language skills associated to Artifex and the programme / project and operational locations.
  • English language skills required.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the customer and within Artifex. Adaptability in the location of work including business travel
  • Flexibility to change priorities in response to changing programme / project demands.
  • Excel: Intermediate level user, essentially able to create; manipulate & problem solve graphs and pivot tables.


What you'll get

You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.

Working hours are 37.5 per week on days, with scope for hybrid working subject to line manager and function lead approval. Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.


Interested?

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If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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