Artifex Interior Systems Limited

Programme Manager
Elmdon Enabling Services

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.

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