Global Program Manager
Posted On 21 February 2008 at by ON Y VAResponsibilities:
- • Accountable for a cellphone EMS project in its entirety and responsible for the program until End Of Life.
- • Lead the project by supervising/monitoring the project and analyze results and take actions to secure that the agreed project goals will be fulfilled.
- • Acts as the requestor of the project, by completing/submitting the Assignment Specification.
- • Responsible for one or more projects on a global basis that are interrelated from the perspective of customer, technology and or product platform and provides guidance, direction and support to the project managers assigned to these projects.
- • Primary focus is on the project coordination, structuring, profitability and customer contract requirement fulfillment.
- • Provide responsibility towards the business process of the project
- • Setup the project organization structure (QPM, OPM, MPM, LPM, APM, RPM, PVM and DPM for ODM projects), the reporting and communication processes and agree upon FPLC Gates.
- • Follow the project’s economical and financial issues as set out in the project and within FlexMobile.
- • Review FPLC Gate and Functional Checkpoint passage decisions as applicable and propose gate decision to the senior management.
- • Act as Management Representative at Customer negotiations, steering group meetings.
- • Ensure the Time-to-Market (TTM) by following the Flextronics Product Life Cycle (FPLC) and use applicable processes.
- • Negotiate resources and set up contract with the resource owners.
- • Review and approve FPLC Gate and Functional Checkpoint passage decisions as applicable.
- • Ensure RoHS & WEEE compliance with the support of the Quality and Materials Program Manager.
- • Document all top-level project results for site and ePSR’s. Detailed project progress and result will be documented by all QPM, DPM, MPM… and approved/reviewed by the GPM.
- • Considered global project legal aspects in regards to resources, business, contracts, etc.
- • Investigate additional sales opportunities within the project, new opportunities and cross-selling.
- • Work with the After Market Service PM, to ensure sufficient component and spare part availability for the time after EOM, according to the customer contract.
Requirements:
- • Have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Flextronics Product Life Cycle process, including, policies, procedures and tools.
- • Strong working knowledge of the Flextronics project management methodology, procedures, practices & controls (e.g. PMBOK® Nine knowledge areas, Integration Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Human Resource Management, Quality Management, Communications Management, Schedule Management, Procurement Management etc.)
- • Working knowledge in project management supporting software tools
- • Strong knowledge and proficiency in Flextronics problem solving processes and techniques
- • Ability to interface and communicate with different levels of the organization
- • Strong communication skills (verbally, listening and writing)
- • Well organized & disciplined, good attention to detail, sets priorities and manages time effectively
- • Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g.. coaching, motivating, Conflict management)
- • Demonstrates sound leadership capabilities in line with the ten Flextronics Leadership traits.
- • Strong Business acumen and a complete understanding of the Flextronics Business model
- • Comprehensive understanding of Manufacturing Operations including Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing e.t.c.
- • Be able to manage though influence
- • Have a clear understanding of Global Best practices
- • Be conversant and have a good working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma
- • Ability to interpret financial statements and understand the Business KOI’s and their drivers.
- • Competent in contract negotiation and service level agreement development
- • Comprehensive Understanding of the contents of the contracts or service agreements
- • Demonstrates resourcefulness, creativity, flexibility and a Relentless drive to ensure business success
- • Committed to driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- • Passionate Customer Service Orientation
- • Strong team building & leadership skills with the ability to build commitment and intense collaboration within the team
- • Knowledge on GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA systems necessary.
- • Experience with delivering a handset or other wireless communication products