Program Manager

Iveco Group is a global leader in the automotive sector, employs around 34,000 people and is present worldwide with 29 plants and 31 R&D centres.

Founded in 1946, ASTRA offers one of the most diverse ranges of heavy-duty vehicles for the mining and construction industries worldwide. It designs and builds robust, reliable and versatile vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles for heavy off-road applications with a Total Ground Mass of more than 60 tonnes.

Our long experience and comprehensive civil and military range make us the ideal partner for technical advice, specialised service, optimised maintenance costs and maximum durability.

Based in our Piacenza Site, with a +50% travel across Italy and abroad, we are looking for a passionate and customer oriented Program/Project Manager.

The role is multifaceted and involves overseeing and coordinating multiple related projects to achieve a common organizational objective.

The PM will be the referent for new programs for on road / off road vehicle application.

Responsibilities:

• Manage IDV programs execution achieving performance targets (cost, time, quality, margin) and fulfilling market needs and requirements;
• Contribute to all program activities (e.g. vehicles preparation, profitability management, Product development, operations, production);
• Is in charge of developing the New Programs ( achieving time, cost and quality targets);
• Is responsible for applying and driving the application of the company official development process (FDP);
• Is also in charge to manage the Current Production products, leading the continuous improvement with the goal of achieving gross margin increase, cost reduction and quality improvement targets;
• Has the responsibility to evaluate technical feasibility, cost and timing of potential new programs; namely but not only, in case of Customer Product Requests;
• Reports of Work in Progress and Risk Management issues to different level of management reviews;
• Prepare the Capital Appropriation Requests for spending approval of the Projects;
• Lead/Coordinate the cross-functional product team (including Marketing, Market segment, Customer Management) ensuring the achievement of program targets (revenues, cost, time quality, margin, …);
• Support progam profitability management, both during development programs and after SOP, ensuring that targets are achieved and taking corrective actions through the cross-functional team;
• Manage Product modifications timely vs Customer Expectations.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Knowledge of methodologies and tools for program planning and management;
• Knowledge of Project Management principles;
• Experience in preparing project documentation;
• Technical background – mechanical or management engineering preferred;
• At least 3 years of experience in project management execution;
• Design and production processes basic know-how - APQP know-how;
• Italian Mother tongue, plus at least B2 Level in English are mandatory..

Availability to travel in Italy and abroad for +50% of the time is an essential perequisite.