Product Program Manager

Purpose of the Job
Be in charge of the overall QCD of the Program: Quality, Costs (both recurrent and not recurrent), development lead time and System/Product performances (withsafety demonstration, if needed)

Organisation Structure
ADM / Development Center

Organisational Reporting
Direct report line to head of the department, The Program Manager has a dotted report line either to a Solution Director or to a Meta Program Manager.

Key Network & Links
Development Center Mtiers Manager/Director, Development Center Mtier Leaders, Design Authorities, Generic Framework Manager Safety Assurance Manager, RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) leader Development Center .Life Cycle Manager, Product Lifecycle Manager For the System Program Manager: Product Program Managers, System Application Architects and System Engineering Manager For the Product Program Manager: Product Architect, Product Industrial Manager, Product Life Cycle Manager R&D and Innovation Director Ref Lib (Reference Library) Manager Solution Team Project Manager Mission.

Performance Measurement
Scope management, System/Product targeted performances achievement QCD commitment respect Responsibilities

Contribute to the roadmap definition of his/her System/Product
Propose the System/Product specifications aligned with Solutions needs and requirements, in coordination with other Program Managers as needed, ensuring safety & quality, application competitiveness, customer orientation and innovation
Manage, control and execute timely all developments related to his/her program (performances, planning/delivery, cost, risks, savings) and in compliance with the approved QCD commitments

Manage all Gate Reviews related to the program, coordinate all Program Work Packages to meet overall QCD commitments
Ensure that his/her System/Product is easily deployable by Projects and supported by a comprehensive and efficient set of standard tools, procedures, training material and documentation (deployment kit)
Optimize and measure System/Product performances
Drive and make decisions for issues that affect performance, with validation from Solution Director for any modification that affects deployment cost, planning, and performances of the System/Product Be responsible for R&D Programs related to the System/Product. Prepare and present his/her program reviews during Development Center Reviews, Technology Approval Board (TAB)/Design review Board (DRB), as defined in the S&P Management cycle/TIS Management cycle. Ensure that S&P DR/TAB/DRB decisions are implemented
Coordinate work of other entities (industrialization, sourcing, finance,) related to his / her program
Operationally manage the Mtier resources allocated to the program, provide leadership and ensure that the program teams fulfil efficiently its duties, including

Projects technical support
Specific to System Program Manager: Monitor operationally the Product Program Managers contributing to the System
According to Development Center organization, may manage directly reporting for SAA (System Application Architect) and SW Designers.
Specific to Product Program Manager:
Ensure smooth transition to Product Lifecycle Manager at end of Product related programs (last IQA)
Specifically for Projects: o Be (with support of PrSAA) Work package Owner of Project System & Product Development WP (QCD commitment)

Qualification and Skills:
EDUCATION
Bachelor/Post Graduate in Engineering IT, CS, ECE & EEE or Equivalen

Desirable:

Master in Project Management

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
To Demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to guide, influence and convince others in a matrix organization Outstanding Technical leader with proven track record in managing multi software programs towards successful delivery.
Be Innovative and demonstrate to peers and implement in creation of Reference Libraries, reusable codes, and model based developments
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to guide, influence and convince others in a matrix organization.
Team Player with prior experience in working with European customer is not mandatory but preferable

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
14-17 years of experience in managing products / projects / programs. PMP certification will be an added advantage.
The ideal candidate should have good experience in Project Management and Experience is leading team/s.