Program Manager in Grugliasco, Italia

ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems. With some 168,700 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €46.6 billion in fiscal year 2023. The company operates 162 production locations in 31 countries. Job Description Tasks Managing projects within the ADAS Business Unit in accordance with the company’s new product introduction management process requirements In accordance with PMI standards, managing all aspects of projects over their entire life: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing Involved with the project from sourcing through post launch and responsible for supporting and managing acquisition activities (in accordance with program management director and sales management) Interfacing with all participants and balancing the competing demands of scope, time and cost Driving relevant project communications among ZF stakeholders (customer, supplier, project team, functional and divisional management) and monitoring progress through internal reviews, participation in team meetings and providing assistance where needed (resolving issues internally and with the customer) Profile Degree in Engineering, project management or equivalent Confirmed experience in program management (ideally in the automotive industry) High levels of interpersonal communication skills with the ability to impact and influence others Customer satisfaction orientation, analytical thinking, problem solving and detail orientation Fluent Italian and English