Program Manager (Japanese Speaking a MUST)

Company: Ushr Inc
Location: Livonia
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary Must speak fluent Japanese. The Program Manager will organize and coordinate programs. Provide strategic guidance -to teams and develop efficient strategies and tactics to ensure project success. Main Duties and Responsibilities -

• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Partner with project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
• Effectively negotiate issues with the customer & internal teams
• Primary contact for the customer for all program related items Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree business administration or in engineering or higher or equivalent work experience.
  • 5-8 years of experience working in a program/project manager role, ideally across teams -dispersed globally for automotive OEMs or automotive suppliers
  • PMI/PMP certification is a plus.
  • Automotive product development experience required with program launch experience. - Program Management of Software Projects highly desirable.
  • Automated Driving Systems experience highly desirable.
  • GIS/Map product knowledge highly desirable.
  • Organized with excellent written & verbal communication skills, good attention to detail, interpersonal skills and demonstrable success in engineering leadership roles.
  • Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and multi-functional teams who do not - - - -report into this role to accomplish objectives and associated deliverables.
  • Fluently speaks Japanese (business and technical)
  • Strong and effective decision-making skills. Work Environment This position requires several hours of sitting and viewing a computer screen. May require lifting 30 pounds or more. Assets -
    • Supervisory experience a plus
    • Experience working with clients/customers in the auto industry. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all activities required to be successful in the above position. Ushr retains the right to change or assign other activities to this position. Powered by JazzHR

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