Help shape the future of mobility.

*This position is based in Berlin or Wolfsburg*

The program manager leads cross-functional teams to ensure the flawless execution of the product development process and the successful launch of new hardware wiring harness products for high voltage and low voltage. This role operates in an environment characterized by a high degree of change, conflict, customer interaction, engagement with executives, crisis management, and extensive collaboration across functions.

Your Tasks

• Lead the multifunctional teams to ensure the execution of the product development process for wiring harness HV and LV
• Define Project Milestones according Product Development Process for Wiring harness and synchronize with customer milestones
• Orchestrate the engineering change management process
• Define Project Team including all required functions
• Define action plans, assess risks and control execution
• Schedule, prepare and conduct project reviews (PDP gate reviews) with European Executive Team
• Respect project frame and goals (Timing, Cost, Quality)
• Initiate and lead margin improvement workshops
• Define project timeline
• Facilitate effective and reliable communication with customers verbally and in written

Your Background: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
• Experience working in Germany and with customers based in Germany or producing in Germany (like Tesla)
• At least 7 years of experience in the automotive industry
• At least 5 years of experience in Project / Program Management
• At least 3 years of experience in Electrical Distribution Systems / Wiring Harness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and German (on business negotiation level)
• PMI certification is preferred
• Willingness to travel to customer plants and Aptiv locations as needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Disciplined, accurate, and structured approach to work
• A sense of urgency, passion for results, and strong team spirit
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with speed and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills and quick comprehension of issues
• Proficient in risk evaluation
• Strong business acumen, including the ability to lead and manage program financials and change management processes
• Adaptable to change

Aptiv Benefits:

• Our working style: flexible work environment

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.

• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.

• Recognition for innovation and excellence.

• Opportunities to give back to the community

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

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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