Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Overall responsibilities and duties:

The main mission of a VIE Deputy Program Manager at FORVIA is to support the development and execution of project plans, ensuring effective communication, risk management, and timely delivery of resources and milestones. He/she also assists in achieving financial targets and maintaining compliance with contractual and organizational standards.

The main missions of the role are:

• Act as the interface between the core team and the plant throughout the different project phases and participate on regular basis core team,
• Support production management and monitoring in collaboration with the PPTL (Program Plant Team Leader) and IPL (Industrial Program Leader), (industrialization phase, management, implementation, run at rate organization),
• Actively participate in customer audits and customer visits at the plant and ensure organization support,
• Establish the program schedule and ensure its follow-up with the Program Manager,
• Collect and regularly update the program documentation (program dashboard, PLR – Program Launch Report, launch performance monitoring reports, and KPI indicators, business Plan, risk and opportunity analysis) for the Program Manager, and lead review meetings on these topics, when necessary,
• Manage work package documentation to ensure program deliverables and contribute to success of program targets,
• Support ECR (Engineering Change Request) routines and implementation,
• Ensure coordination between all functions such as Quality for validation, Logistics for production management, etc.,
• Support the Program Controller in the development of the business plan,
• Support industrialization activities during reception of the new machine and tooling including collection of relevant document (such as acceptance protocol and machine documentation)

Qualifications :

• The ideal candidate will have/be:

  Minimum education level: Master’s degree in engineering/economics/management.

  Skills and competencies 

  • Group Dynamics and Relationship Management: Awareness of team dynamics and effective relationship management, especially in larger teams. 
  • Communication and Organizational Skills: High level of oral and written communication skills, along with being organized, efficient, and able to prioritize tasks. Able to prepare executive presentation. 
  • Planning and Problem Solving: Ability to set clear, measurable goals and solve problems effectively. 
    Strong knowledge of program management process of the automotive industry. 
    8D methodology and preferable more detailed tools (5W2H, Ishikawa, …).  
  • Time Management and Quality Assurance: Emphasis on managing time efficiently without compromising on quality.
  • Negotiation and Diplomacy: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle issues with diplomacy and tact.
  • Attention to Detail and Data Analysis: Keen eye for detail and the ability to analyse data accurately. 
  • Tools: Program Management tools and MS Office (Excel and Power Point). 
  • English: Fluent in English and able to understand and speak good business English. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.