System Integration Project Leader – VW Group

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

Mission of the Role: Experienced technical leader adept at leading strategic program management, who drives complex sub-projects – System / System Testing – throughout program lifecycle, ensuring successful execution, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. ​ This role works with the larger team to surpass customer expectations in cost, quality, and delivery on sub-project while meeting financial objectives.

Key Objectives of this Role: 

• Develop and maintain control over all the PM elements of its sub-project, e.g.:
  • Timing plan & Strategy to meet the defined Visteon and Customer milestone;
  • Product Level Design Ownership  (discipline contribution to Product TDR, DFMEA, Test Coverage, etc.);
  • Process Compliance, e.g., Gate Deliverables, PAD, Vistway, ASPICE;
  • RIOs, Defects, Quality indicators & Escalations;
  • Budget and Staff Planning;
  • Any other sub-project specific element.
• Project Engineering Reviews;
• Program Timing process design, implementation, approval;
• Implementation Plan based on Maturity Steps;
• Track and Resolve Project Engineering & Manufacturing Open Issues;
• Track and Resolve Target Objectives (Customer Compliance Matrix, agreed Maturity Level);
• Design for Manufacturing;
• Problem Solving / 8D Response.

Key Accountabilities:

• Program Execution and Monitoring: Lead & drive program execution monitoring progress, and track internal & external milestones, to ensure timely delivery, cost optimization, & quality outcomes including process compliance. Provides System / System Testing leadership to program teams promoting effective decision-making, leading structured approach to problem solving and triggering preventive actions at program level. Budget and staff tracking.
• Product Level Design Ownership: Proactively collaborate with other discipline Project Leaders to optimize product level / cross-discipline design trade-offs. This will be done by taking a driving seat in the following activities when they are at a Product Level / Cross-Discipline; TDRs, DFMEA, RIO, Lessons Learned, etc.
• Customer Focus: Proactively building and maintaining strong relationships with Customers and Cross Functional stakeholders as the primary contact for end-to-end program-related activities, using impactful communication across different functions. Be the primary contact for the Customer.
• Change Management: Managing program changes and scope creep by effectively evaluating and communicating the impacts of changes on timelines, resources, and costs with all Cross Functional stakeholders.
• Risk Management Identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks to minimize their impact on project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Managing escalations (internal & external).
• Innovation and Technology Adoption: Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to enhance program management effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Year One Deliverables:

• Drive independence to properly identify issues and risk mitigation;
• Change Management led with quality and profitability;
• Clearly understand and drive detailed timing plans by navigating critical path and downstream activities.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferable in Software or Electrical area;
• Several years of professional experience in program & project management, including at least six years in the automotive industry;
• Experience in leading bigger development teams located in different countries;
• Know-how in project management (ideally PRINCE / PMP);
• Excellent understanding of development and production processes within the automotive industry, with experience in Systems, Software or Electrical design and / or testing;
• Leadership, entrepreneurial thinking and assertiveness;
• High level of autonomy and accountability;
• Strong project management discipline – Planning & Execution, Communication, Strategy;
• Strong communication skills, high customer orientation and team spirit;
• Analytical-structured expertise;
• Knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project + JIRA;
• Fluent in English.

Key Behaviors: 

• Lead from the Front;
• Build Strong Teams;
• Inspire Change;
• Critical Thinking.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Customer Program Management Leader

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Possibilities for career development in an international company​;
• Professional development based on up-to-date training opportunities and expertise​;
• 25 days paid annual leave;
• Additional health insurance and life insurance;
• Competitive remuneration package with a pool of benefits and incentives schemes at place​;
• Open and friendly working atmosphere;
• Social activities.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.