Program Manager

Tenneco is one of the worlds leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The Program Manager is ultimately responsible and accountable for the execution of all programs assigned to him / her, and adherence to Tenneco program management processes. This role ensures flawless launch performance and meets all program targets including, but not limited to: 0-0-100-100-30 (0 recordable injuries; 0 customer quality rejections; 100% on time delivery to the customer; 100% of the CAR financial targets; measured during the first 30 calendar days after the customer’s Start Of Production). 

Job Responsibilities:

o Ensures a high level of integration and collaboration with the plants and Launch Managers in their program as well as alignment with the program team members in Engineering, Sales, Finance, Quality and Purchasing.

o Takes an active “go and verify” approach to his / her program by personally visiting the plants and suppliers at appropriate intervals.

o Ensures the effectiveness of their program team meetings and customer review meetings. 

o Ensures effective communication with their program team. Acts as the central communication point for their programs. 

o Manages the quoting team 

o Project Scope and Risk Management 

o Ensures effective and timely scope management with emphasis on customer scope changes and executes the Scope Change process and approval. 

Education/ Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Min 5 years’ experience in handling of OEMs

Work Experience: 

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the automotive industry and 5 years in Program Management.

Proven knowledge of APQP

• Experience in at least 2, preferably 3 key functional areas: Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations or Sales.

• Proven knowledge of program management methodology, tools and techniques.

• Managed multiple product development programs through to launch with ownership of budget/cost/timing.

• Global program experience as either a lead or member of the team

• Must have handled at least 2 ~ 3 OEMs for 5 years.