Sr. Specialist, OEM Program Management (6 month assignment)

Sr. Specialist, OEM Program Management (6 month assignment)

We are searching for an experienced Sr. Specialist, OEM Program Management (6 month assignment) at our Headquarters facility. 

Hyundai MOBIS Parts America

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Who We Are

Tomorrow's most advanced automotive technology is being envisioned today at MOBIS Parts America (MPA). A subsidiary of Hyundai MOBIS, we are a top leading automotive parts supplier. MPA provides after-sales service parts support for Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, and Genesis. In addition to the distribution of genuine service parts, the MPA Accessories division develops accessories for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis - which are installed on new vehicles in the United States and Canada.

Description

JOB PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of the Sr. Specialist, OEM Program Management, is to support the PM team to manage the planning, development, validation and supply chain of Genuine Accessories within a defined timeframe with a focus on managing timeline activities to assure on-time launch of new accessory projects and initiatives under upper manager's direction. The Sr. Specialist, OEM Program Management, will also support facilitating KPI reporting of model-based revenue, profit, fill rates and lifecycle management with support from team members aligning with the relative department. Keys to success will be effective support for project management, inter department communications and solid professional interpersonal skills.

As a highly motivated and passionate individual the Sr. Specialist, OEM Program Management, will focus on the support for multi-department deliverables, tracking tasks and follow up progress to ensure the achievement of division objectives. Interfacing with multiple teams and stakeholders individually or through regular meetings to coordinate status reports, identify critical open issues and raise awareness of any potential issues that may hinder 100% on-time launch of new accessory projects. Expected risk factors that cannot be addressed alone should be made known to managers and stakeholders so that they can work together to develop a plan.

Sr. Specialist, OEM Program Management will work directly or cross functionally with internal teams and coordinate with OEM Liaisons to create solutions to solve challenges and enhance the ability of the company to achieve business goals. This individual will also have the opportunity to support building & refining all new project management processes to drive solutions for tracking, monitoring and transparency.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support to manage and track multiple accessory portfolios and projects at the same time in fast paced environment\
• Support to manage projects in accordance with company policies, procedures and on time.
• Work in team environment and individually to ensure successful product lifecycle from planning, development, validation, launch, sell through and sell down
• Support to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Support to develop, maintain, and manage detailed reports to track & monitor progress, follow up with key teams/individuals to achieve assigned deliverables and determine risk for stakeholders under manager's conducting
• Support to refine project management processes to improve internal monitoring, tracking, and risk avoidance
• Interface with multiple departments and teams to identify, communicate, monitor, and report deliverable status to ensure overall projects are completed and delivered on-time
• Continually update timeline adjustments, activities, risks, open issues and distribute to stakeholders
• Chair project review meetings to identify, highlight and escalate issues that require resolution
• Work closely with designated account liaisons to coordinate expectations and build consensus to achieve on-time launch objectives
• Clearly communicate project status including critical path analysis and potential roadblocks to executive leadership through regular meetings and reports
• Escalate issues to an appropriate management team when necessary to maintain project schedules to meet objectives
• Should be able to handle various project management software well (Monday.com, PMS etc.)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Support for project gate management and achievement of task deliverables to launch accessory projects on-time to achieve sales and profit objectives
40%

• Cultivate and lead program review meetings, highlight issues, drive solutions and communicate clearly to all stakeholders
  20%
• Develop tracking & progress monitoring reports, publish executive level reports with project roll ups while refining the project management process
  20%
• Assist in special projects/ADHOC in a timely and professional manner as assigned by management.
  10%
• Understand and improve the entire process of product development and develop standard processes for unclear processes.
  10%

WORK SCHEDULE/TRAVEL

• 8:00AM - 5:00PM 
• Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree required
• 4 years of relevant experience required
• Project management experience working on complex and highly integrated development projects.
  Automotive industry experience a plus with background/knowledge of multiple processes (planning, engineering, development, quality, inventory, marketing)
• Experience building or refining an all-new project management process
  Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)

CERTIFICATIONS

•  Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus
•  Proficiency in Korean Language a much plus

SKILLS

• Proficiency with PC software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Proficiency in project management software
• Professional attitude with excellent communication (written & verbal),
• Methodical & analytical approach to problem solving and organization
• Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high-volume, fast paced, and dynamic environment
• Interpersonal skills that allow ability to work with people at all levels and develop good working relationships
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong analysis, problem solving and decision- making ability
• Ability to plan, multitask and manage time effectively.
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques, methods & understanding of change management principles
• Working knowledge of the automotive accessory development process.
• Position requires the ability to analyze, research, and resolve problems and issues on a constant basis. Identify bottlenecks, core issues and raise flags to identify areas of corrective action, overall impact to scheduling and present to executive leadership team as needed.

Employment Type - Non-Exempt

Compensation - Hourly Wage , $30.05 - 44.33

Hyundai Mobis Parts America - Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days and Paid Holidays
• Mapped career plans; we believe in developing and promoting our talent!
• Company Discounts & more!

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.