Innovation Project Manager

  • Chākan
  • Faurecia
Job DescriptionOverall responsibilities and duties:In charge to drive an innovation project (concept, project timing ,validation according to the innovation process). Criteria: Drives innovation projects with break-through innovation productThe main missions of the role are:Technical responsibilities:Define:Innovation project planningTechnical targets definitionBuild and grow competent Innovation teamEnsure:Innovation project milestones are respectedCompliance to the Innovation Delivery Process and deliverablesTargeted business programs and pilot program are identified and up-to-dateProject marketing & communication strategy is defined and developedProper resource definition and allocation on each projectThat all risks on innovation projects are properly assessed, managed and removed,Report Innovation status (IRC, MIC, Gates)Report & Promote Innovation internallySupport:AcquisitionWorldwide network, drive outside communication with customer for external funding & promotion of Faurecia Innovations (TechDays…)Innovation fuelling process and assess new ideas/objectives, propose innovation solutionsTechnical targets definitionManagement responsibilities:Build and grow competent Innovation teamManage & secure projects Technical, Quality, Cost performancesDrive partnerships with suppliers, Universities, Institutes.Manage and improve Innovation Delivery ProcessTeam general managementQualificationsThe ideal candidate will have/be:Minimum education level: Batchelor’s/Master’s degree in engineeringExperience :10+ years of experience in Automotive Systems, Complete Seat, Structures & Components (Design/Testing/Manufacturing)Minimum 2yrs Innovation Project managementSkills and competenciesLeadership, team building, experience in management Communication and presentation skillsEnglish requiredTravelling if required.IATF, ISO Standard knowledge & support for its complianceDealing with ambiguityProblem solvingDriver for resultsDirecting others