Director Program Manager

If you're looking for a career-defining challenge in the software industry, Aptiv is the perfect place for you. Our brand-new $14 million campus in Bangalore is our most ambitious software hub where you will shape the Future of Mobility. Join our 2,000-strong team to advance your career, grow and make a real difference.

Your Role

Drive & own E2E program planning and execution including program P&L margins; ensure high customer satisfaction for programs delivered; oversee talent management for program management employees and ensure high employee satisfaction

• Drive end-to-end planning (from Program award to Program end of life) and execution of all programs for assigned customer(s)
• Drive global program P&L for the assigned customer group including above market margin growth for all programs leveraging relevant products & services
• Define and execute global program strategy for assigned customers leveraging program management targets set by Region MDs and coordinating planning and execution with sales, Regional Mfg., S.C., and Quality Lead, and engineering teams
• Manage implementation and iteration for assigned customer groups and coordinate roll out with Product org, Service org, and Regional Eng. team
• Own program lifecycle for assigned customer groups (from Program award to Program end of life)
• Work closely with Engineering Program Leaders (EPLs) to manage overall program budget and timeline
• Drive / coordinate material improvement initiatives to improve financial metrics together with engineering and CPO team
• Maintain high customer satisfaction and ensure timely and quality resolution of all customer escalations and complaints through Flawless Launch
• Work with Customer Sales Lead to ensure adherence to contract throughout program delivery
• Oversee program / project management workforce planning and staffing process to adequately support program teams for assigned customer groups

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

• Master’s/Bachelors degree in computer science, electronics, automatics or related
• #EXP [15-22]
• Ability to create a joint force with commercial and engineering executives and drive flawless execution of programs within defined budget by supporting growth over market
• Proven experience managing a variety of tasks and ensuring all employees responsible are empowered with E2E accountability
• Strong understanding in early program risk identification and initiating countermeasures or installing task force teams in time
• Embodiment of company values and adherence to highest professional standards
• Ability to promote strong collaboration across other OEM groups, programs, products, and services to support a unified and coordinated commercial approach
• Provider of honest feedback, and employs rigorous talent management practices to develop and retain talent

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Life and accident insurance
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
• EAP Employee Assistance
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply)
• Creche facility for working parents

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