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What We Offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities
The Director, PM-Platform/Core, is responsible for leading the program management and product quality for program management throughout the lifecycle, providing customer acquisition support for new programs, leading program related communications and taking full ownership for related activities performed by multi-disciplined cross-functional teams. Primary objectives are to manage timing, quality, and financial results of programs from start to finish, to enthuse the customer with the performance of the product and the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna’s expectations for awarded programs. A Director, PM-Platform/Core denotes an individual who can lead and direct a small group of PMs and Quality Engineers to achieve business objectives on a larger scale. The individual must possess 12+ years of program management experience with a verifiable record of results within the automotive industry along with a strong technical background that includes knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including ASPICE, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary point of communication interface to the Core teams and Magna Electronics leadership for the respective program(s). Responsible for confirming Core PDP process that ensures a strong foundation for application products (requirements, base SW, features, etc) that is aligned with Magna Electronics road map and core program business case.
- Ensure demo timing and readiness is maintained for core programs.
- Build relationships with key internal and external contacts responsible for decision making; actively listen, probe, identify concerns, understand internal and customer market/business, and develop credibility and trust.
- Support the preparation and business case review of new core programs; support core programs targeting profitable and/or strategic opportunities aligned with identified revenue streams.
- Cohesively align with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products and features as well as competitive information within their product group.
- Own program management and product quality through the full product life cycle from concept through handoff to application; ensure lessons learned are integrated into core development; keep program status and actions transparent.
- Prepare and communicate program status updates to management steering committee and escalate critical issues.
- Coordinate and monitor project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budgets (expense/tooling/capital), production readiness, quality deliverables, corrective actions, risk analyses, and required counter actions.
- Maintain full program management ownership of core activities: business case confirmation, development and validation, quality, manufacturing readiness, and achieving budgets and financial targets.
- Lead global Change Management System with understanding of design, specs, costs & timing; identify and implement VAVE opportunities.
- Lead Core quality engineers to ensure/confirm process compliance and product quality.
- Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines related to the established quality management system (IATF 16949) and PDP.
- Maintain knowledge of Automotive SPICE v3.1, Functional Safety ISO 26262, and CyberSecurity ISO 21434 standards.
- Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed safely.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.
Customers And Business Interfaces
- Internally: Management ME - ME management team members and global / regional functional leads
- Internally: General Managers of the ME divisions / Program Managers / Senior Program Managers / Senior Manager Program Management/ PA Engineering / Business Development
- Externally: customers (OEMs) and suppliers
The above is intended to describe the key internal/external customers and supplier groups of this position.
Authorities
- Gate release authority for core programs
- Conduct regular program status reviews to understand detailed status and challenge the teams to assist in decision making.
- Communicate
egotiate with internal/ external customers/suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing - Gate keeper for Program Management processes, systems, tools, and drive continuous improvements supporting the business case objectives.
The above is intended to describe the key authorities of this position. For identifying the authorities, please refer to Magna policies and processes.
Declaration Of Commitment
Fair Enterprise Culture: Apply and execute a leadership/corporate culture according to the Employee’s Charter and maintain all related Human Resources management processes.
(For details refer to Corporate Constitution, Employee’s Charter, Operational Principles, Management Handbook)
Health, Safety And Environment
- Follow all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements defined on work instructions or training
- Follow required emergency prevention and operational controls
- Report all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies
(For details refer to Magna HSE Standards, Magna HSE Policy)
Quality
- Apply, execute and maintain Magna’s Quality Management standards and Operational Principles; deviations from quality standards must be reported to the direct manager
- Other activities and responsibilities may be defined as needed
(For details refer to Global Quality Standards, Management Handbook)
The above is intended to describe corporate commitments every employee at Magna needs to comply with and adhere to. Declarations of Commitment must not be deleted.
Requirements, Qualifications & Competencies
- Must possess a combined 12+ years of project/program management experience with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry. Must possess ability to lead/direct assignments and development of program managers and/or quality engineers.
- Bachelor’s Degree Required or equivalent (3 additional years of related technical experience in addition to experience referenced above). Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred.
- Strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including Automotive SPiCE, Functional Safety, and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities.
- Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred.
- Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint); must be/become proficient in company & customer systems.
- Business Acumen: Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability; ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with team.
- Entrepreneurial Drive for Results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment; strong sense of urgency and ability to infuse that in others; tireless work ethic.
- Influencing & Communication Skills: Keen listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills to forge alliances quickly; comfortable communicating with senior executives and peers throughout MPT & customer organizations.
- Technical / Functional Understanding: Able to contribute technical/functional perspective to others; broad knowledge outside core specialty; develop technical competence of others; hold people accountable for technical excellence.
The above is intended to describe the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, qualifications and competencies. For identifying the competencies please also refer to Magna’s core & functional competency’s set.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. No applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type
Regular / Permanent
Group
Magna Electronics
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