At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today's vehicles. This unique perspective gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative connection systems available, optimizing the cost and performance of the entire electrical system.

Aptiv never stops innovating when it comes to our complete portfolio of automotive connectors, terminals, seals and headers. Our wide range of robust, reliable and easy-to-use connection systems can address any application in the vehicle and enable future advancements in automotive design.

Your Role

As the Director of Program and Launch Management, Americas at Aptiv, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for launching new product programs and supporting active production programs across the Americas region.

This role requires an experienced leader with a strong background in automotive program management, product development, and manufacturing operations, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

You will lead a team of program, project, and launch managers, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful launch of new product programs. This position has dual reporting responsibility to both the VP and Managing Director, Americas and the VP of Global Program Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Program and Launch Management functions, aligning with business objectives and goals.
• Take ownership as Regional Process Owner for program and launch management processes, methodologies, and tools as per Global PMO guidelines.
• Lead and mentor a team of program , project, and launch managers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Drive the execution of all new product launch programs, ensuring adherence to project timelines, financial targets, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, and quality to ensure alignment and integration of launch activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal leadership, to drive program success.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and issues, proactively implementing corrective actions to keep programs on track.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Program and Launch Management functions, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, in collaboration with Global PMO.
• Monitor program metrics and provide regular updates to senior leadership (regional and global), highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other regions (Asia, Europe) to quote, develop, and launch new products with remote customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing plants.
• Regional or international travel to other Aptiv, customer, or supplier sites as required.

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of combined experience in automotive program management, product development, and/or manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex programs from initiation to completion (quote, development, industrialization, launch, sustainment).
• Experience with hardware and software-based products both in development and production environments.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills across multiple sites and countries, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including understanding of cultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute program strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in both structured and unstructured environments as required to deliver on business and customer commitments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify issues and develop creative solutions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including waterfall and agile methodologies.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Aptiv Rewards & Advantages:

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Competitive health benefits
• 401K with matching contribution
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

About Aptiv

Aptiv is a global technology company that designs, develops and manufactures software and hardware solutions to enable a safer, greener and more connected future of mobility. Our solutions help automotive OEMs around the world to create vehicles with advanced safety features, electrified architectures and intelligent connectivity. Visit aptiv.com

Moving Mobility Forward

Aptiv is making mobility real. We're at the forefront of solving mobility's toughest challenges. We have the people, experience, know-how and confidence to turn ideas into solutions. Solutions that move our world from what's now to what's next, while connecting us like never before. To us, nothing is impossible when you have the people with the passion to make anything possible. Mobility has the power to change the world, and we have the power to change mobility.

Join our Innovative Team

Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world will move tomorrow? Here's your opportunity. Join the technology company that's transforming the future of mobility today.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

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