HEAD OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

• Lead and manage all program activities for assigned product groups, ensuring delivery on time, budget, and quality targets.
  
• Take full responsibility for profit & loss (P&L) and drive profitability of the product portfolio.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, operations, quality) across the full product lifecycle.
  
• Drive project acquisition together with sales and ensure successful execution from award to SOP and beyond.
  
• Develop and implement product strategies aligned with business objectives.
  
• Ensure customer satisfaction through strong relationship management and reliable program delivery.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• +5 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
  
• Proven experience managing complex programs with responsibility for cost, timing, and quality.
  
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with profit & loss (P&L) management.
  
• Excellent leadership and team management skills in cross-functional and international environments.
  
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Results-driven mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Fluent English required (additional languages are an advantage).

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18399.

Isabella Lemmen Meyer