Sr Product Solutions Program Manager

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Tenneco/DRiV is looking for an experienced, innovative, and creative Sr. Program / Project Manager to support the execution of DRiV’s product strategy, product vision, and product roadmap for North America.

Are you passionate about the Automotive Aftermarket and have an entrepreneurial spirit? Come join our fast-paced culture, work fast and smart, while adapting and iterating quickly.

This role is inherently cross-functional — you will work closely with Product Management, Business Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to bring DRiV’s Product roadmap in North America to market. This job will require exceptional communication skills and having the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment with all levels of leadership, and exercise sound judgment where clear guidelines may not exist.

The ideal candidate must have a high degree of autonomy with the ability to navigate ambiguous problems, develop solutions, and drive programs forward with minimal guidance. This individual must be able to think strategically and will be proficient at influencing cross-functionally and deliver strong results. This individual must have the ability to dive deep in understanding the product and the competitive landscape and build best-in-class scalable products.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Southfield, MI | Skokie, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates high quality timing plans developed with the program team with buy in from all functional areas.
• Ensures the effectiveness of the program team meetings and customer review meetings.  Ensures effective communication with the program team.  Acts as the central communication point for their programs.
• Ensures a high level of integration and collaboration as well as, alignment with the program members in Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Finance. 
• Manages the project team from concept to launch.  Ensures effective and timely scope management with emphasis on following industry standard change management methodology.
• Verifies correct screening documents are available.  Ensures program trade off analysis – balancing cost, timing, product and resources.
• Identifies program risks early, develops and executes mitigation strategies.  Escalates risk with mitigation strategies to the leadership team in a timely fashion.
• Meets 0 days late for all Gates.  Meets all customer MRDs on time with high quality products.
• Ensures all program / project financial targets and budgets are met.
• Ensures effective and logical financial roadmaps are executed by working with the Program Team.
• Ensures quality objectives and roadmaps are developed and executed via their program teams.
• Ensures sourcing on time working with Purchasing to identify high quality suppliers.
• Ensures appropriate completion of Make versus Buy decisions.  Ensures on time PPAP of purchased components.
• Visits critical suppliers and / or Tenneco plant at appropriate points in the program with the members of their Program Teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ Degree required, Masters’ Degree preferred.
• Minimum/Essential: 10 years of experience working in the automotive aftermarket.
• Minimum/Essential: 15 years of experience in product management, supply chain, finance, project management, purchasing or a similar role that depends heavily on analytics, problem solving skills and understanding of operations and supply chain
• Strong analytic capabilities with a track record of using data and analytics to accelerate program / project development.
• Proven knowledge of program management methodology, tools and techniques.
• Managed multiple product development programs through to launch with ownership of budget / cost / timing.
• Global program experience as either a lead or member of the team.
• Must possess (1) solid communication skills (2) ability to negotiate (3) ability to multi-task (4) solid decision-making skills.
• Strong team player with ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent PC skills (spreadsheets, etc.) required.
• Excellent communication skills required. Fluent in English, multiple languages a plus.
• Functional understanding of BOM’s, MRP, QS9000 & related AIAG / APQP practices and standards.
• Technical familiarity with a range of materials and manufacturing processes desired.
• Travel domestic and international up to 30%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in program management, supply chain management or business administration.
• PMP certification.
• Passion for building products at scale with a focus on customer experience.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments and overcome challenges with a high degree of flexibility and professionalism.

Tenneco/DRiV is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Tenneco/DRiV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.