Program Management Manager

Tenneco is one of the world’s 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, Motorparts, 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.

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers serving the light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial and aftermarket industries. Our colleagues throughout 25 countries around the world work as one team, driving advancements that help our customers get the most from every vehicle, every ride, every race, and every journey. With our product portfolio, dedication to quality, global reach, entrepreneurial setting and competitive strength, we're at a great place to build a lasting career.

We are looking for a Manager of Program Management to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the NA NVH PM team to deliver flawless launches, meeting the 0/0/100/100/30 launch metrics
• Develop and mentor team members to enhance their skills and career growth
• Provide transformative leadership and strategic direction for global programs, ensuring alignment with the organizational goals and objectives,
• Ensure adherence to Tenneco program management processes based on TenPLUS discipline, using the Planisware software tool
• Directly manage new launch programs as required to support workload
• Schedule and conduct high quality Program Reviews and Gate Reviews
• Report regularly on NVH Program Management effectiveness using established TenPLUS metrics
• Ensure high level of integration and collaboration with the regional PMOs and alignment with affected functional managers
• Act as Program Sponsor ensuring support to obtain people, financial resources, and training support at both the individual launch and PMO level
• Ensure early problem identification and resolution for new launches
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure effective communication with customers.
• Support program trade-off analysis, balancing cost, time, product and resources.
• Manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Identify program risks early, and help the team develop and execute mitigation strategies and the Red Flag process
• Ensure programs adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Escalate risk to leadership team in a timely fashion
• Represent NVH on DRiV GPMO issues
• Serve as PM Tools expert and trainer for NVH

EDUCATION: 

• Masters Degree in Engineering, or Program or Engineering Management and Three years of experience as Product, Project, or Program Engineer or Manager. (or)
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, or Program or Engineering Management and five years of experience as Product, Project, or Program Engineer or Manager.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• The required experience must have been in the automotive or automotive parts industry.

• Professional certifications can enhance qualifications. Common certifications include:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Lean Six Sigma

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.