Program Execution Planner

Job Description

As the Program Execution Planner, you will be working together with the Project and Program Management teams for the delivery of the output/product of the program, which will involve managing a portfolio of projects and programs. Coordinate the teams who are working on the various projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for ensuring that all business deliverables are identified and accounted for in the project plan with responsibility and due dates.
• Continuously monitor and report on project status.
  Manage the identification, documentation, and traceability of business requirements.
• Investigate and document complex business processes.
• Prepare presentations for various levels of leadership.
• Developing tracking scorecards and metrics to illustrate status and ownership.
• Developing milestone reviews for the key milestones and ensures the team is on track to deliver.
• Track business resources and identify any shortages based on project plans
• Assist Workstream Leaders in managing multiple efforts simultaneously across a broad range of functions, business and organizational units.
• Monitor project progress and consolidate status reports.
• Gain an understanding of program workstreams/projects to be able to assist in identification of issues and risks.
• Coordinate Program Execution Team (PET) agenda, facilitate meetings, and document action items/ decisions
• Support / participate in Timing Workshops
• Lead development and approval of Program Charter and Contract Approval per GPDP requirements
• Compile and communicate cross-functional program status 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of automotive experience
• Program/Project management Skills or Experience
• Working level knowledge / experience in GVDP/GPDP and product launches
• High level of independent judgment and analytical ability to solve unique problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Effective at dealing with ambiguity and change
• Ability to maintain effectiveness in fast-paced, changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• People Leader experience
• Experience in one or more functional areas:  Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Product Engineering, Supply Chain
• Product, customer and market knowledge
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
• Advanced degree in Bus

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Diversity Information

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.