P703/U704 Launch/OPD Manager

• Manage PD launch supervisors, and associated teams.
• Manage Global T6 OPD, TVM & RVC teams.
• Collaborate with and support other T6 Plants in a Lead Launch Manager capacity. 
• Will have PD Launch responsibility for T6 vehicles at FTM/AAT/FVL/SKD – Cambodia & Myanmar   
• Interface into the LVEA Program Management team and Global T6 Engineering to ensure delivery of TVM and localization activities, homologation, manufacturing and launch requirements.
• Work with New Model Programs and utilize launch team personnel to:
  • Engage PD teams in the timely delivery of LQOS.
  • Lead VEME and VPSE Emission Pre-Cert (OK to Proceed/Ship) on time before handover to E&SE responsibility for Cert. testing. 
  • Manage issue resolution using AIM and coordinate ICAs and PCAs into build levels.
  • Lead cross-functional teams (PD, Manuf., Purchasing, STA) to achieve quality launch.
  • Deliver launch warranty and TGW targets with no recallable defects.
  • Establish and lead PD launch team. Ensure appropriate PD representation at plant-based launch and problem meetings.
  • Work with engineering and program teams to ensure engineering costs for pre-production builds achieve budget.
  • Ensure timely completion of builds and rapid PD response to part and build issues.
  • Launch Programs on time, cost and with quality.
• Support FTM OCM and People Development.
• Establish a strong working relationship with FTM PD Engineering Manager and FTM PVT Manager

• Manage PD launch supervisors, and associated teams.
• Manage Global T6 OPD, TVM & RVC teams.
• Collaborate with and support other T6 Plants in a Lead Launch Manager capacity. 
• Will have PD Launch responsibility for T6 vehicles at FTM/AAT/FVL/SKD – Cambodia & Myanmar   
• Interface into the LVEA Program Management team and Global T6 Engineering to ensure delivery of TVM and localization activities, homologation, manufacturing and launch requirements.
• Work with New Model Programs and utilize launch team personnel to:
  • Engage PD teams in the timely delivery of LQOS.
  • Lead VEME and VPSE Emission Pre-Cert (OK to Proceed/Ship) on time before handover to E&SE responsibility for Cert. testing. 
  • Manage issue resolution using AIM and coordinate ICAs and PCAs into build levels.
  • Lead cross-functional teams (PD, Manuf., Purchasing, STA) to achieve quality launch.
  • Deliver launch warranty and TGW targets with no recallable defects.
  • Establish and lead PD launch team. Ensure appropriate PD representation at plant-based launch and problem meetings.
  • Work with engineering and program teams to ensure engineering costs for pre-production builds achieve budget.
  • Ensure timely completion of builds and rapid PD response to part and build issues.
  • Launch Programs on time, cost and with quality.
• Support FTM OCM and People Development.
• Establish a strong working relationship with FTM PD Engineering Manager and FTM PVT Manager

Education Qualification : Engineering degree and/or relevant experience. Master of Engineering or Business preferred

No. of Years of Experience : Min 8-10+ years

Professional Exposure (Technical Skills) : Significant prior direct responsibility and proven experience in: Engineering, Launch and/or Program Management.

Preferred previous experiences : Automotive experience in PVT, Program Management, Product Planning, Design and Release or Localization Engineering.

Functional Skills : 

• Proficient understanding of GPDS disciplines.

• Further development of GPDS/LQOS expertise

• Outstanding Project Management skills and demonstrated leadership.

• Proficient communication skills

Behavioral Skills; 

• Own working together: Build relationships with local and cross-functional teams, communicate clearly, drive team culture.

• Deliver results: Strong influencing skills and leadership in a demanding environment, remote from the main program team.

• High energy, self-starter, with ability and desire to take lead responsibility and lead cross-functional teams to deliver results, decision maker. 
• High integrity with good attitude and excellent communication skills. 
• Can do attitude, team player. 

Special Knowledge/Skills Required;

• Proven ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and recommendations to leadership.
• Proven ability to pull-together, motivate and manage cross-functional, diverse teams.
• Proven ability to effectively manage both up and down, i.e., ability to work equally well with both senior management and junior employees.
• Ability to work within a very diverse (culturally and functionally) environment. 
• Existing good contacts/relationship within Global engineering team

Any Others: Ability to coach and teach by example.

Operating Network

Internal Interface included Local STA, Global STA, Engineering (Launch Team, TVM, CPE, LVEA), Homologation, Government Affairs, Manufacturing (MP&L, PPM, SCM, NMP), Global PUR, Global and Program Finance.

External Interface included Customer quality reports, market wants, local & global suppliers, Sales and Marketing, Global Marketing, Customers and Public Relations.