E/E Hardware Project Leader

　　At GKN Automotive, we are passionate about building Software that solves the most complex challenges in the Automotive industry. We’ve spent more than 20 years at the forefront of innovation, working with most major OEMs to deliver Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our eDrive technology is now powering over two million vehicles on the road today. The rising demand for EVs has led us to increase the range and volume of our products to our global customers.

　　GKN Automotive Bengaluru Private Limited, India:

　　At our Bengaluru Technology Centre, our culture is centered around innovation. We’ve invested heavily in developing our state-of-the-art engineering lab to ensure our teams have the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive in our environment.

　　Working on new product development, our Engineers have the chance to build multi-discipline expertise supporting projects across the full lifecycle, from design through implementation and validation.

　　Our culture is open and collaborative, and employees regularly have an opportunity to engage with Leaders, provide ideas and work to develop these to become a reality. It’s a place where our multi-discipline teams partner, collaborate, and learn from each other. Career development is supported by relevant, sponsored technical training, coaching, and access to self-driven training across a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills.

　　The Role:

　　We are seeking a E/E Hardware Project Manager who will support GKN ePowertrain AWD/eDrive Product development.

　　Key responsibilities include:

　　Lead the HWE program team (or subteam) in all relevant ASPICE processes

　　Meet Timing, Cost, Quality and Performance targets

　　Plan program, set targets with stakeholders and track progress

　　Identify resource requirements and agree resource allocation with Team Leaders / Managers

　　Manage engineering risks and escalate as required to Programme Management

　　Ensure customer satisfaction (internal and external)

　　Coordinate prototype and testing

　　Ensure efficient information flow internally and externally and manage Stakeholders

　　Manage Suppliers and engineering partners

　　Plan and carry out reviews and sign-offs (GKN internal and with suppliers and customers).

　　Who you’ll be:

　　To be successful in this position, you will have proven experience in Automotive domain and hands on experience in managing E/E hardware projects.

　　Specific Functional Capabilities, Knowledge and Skills Required

　　Essential Skills

　　Engineering or Post Graduate Engineering degree in Electronics, Information Technology, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

　　More than 7 years of relevant experience in Automotive Electronics

　　Hands on experience in Powertrain or Chassis domain

　　Should have managed E/E hardware development programs for minimum last 3 years

　　Basic knowledge of ASPICE

　　Ability to manage stakeholders from system and software teams

　　Basic knowledge of ISO 26262

　　Strong risk management skills

　　Experience in complex projects with multi-core implementation, ASIL D, complex process landscape, challenging project timing etc

　　Knowledge of configuration management

　　Should have good communication and presentation skills with sound financial acumen

　　Managing People

　　Manufacturing Process Knowledge

　　Collaboration

　　Project Management

　　Tool Skills

　　Windchill Integrity or equivalent

　　Microsoft Project or equivalent

　　Language Skills

　　Must be fluent in English

　　Travel Requirements

　　Local Infrequent

　　Additional Required Skills

　　EE-EPM is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more

　　business units. Manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to stage gate quality and

　　SDLC control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. This also includes

　　management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time

　　project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving

　　project delivery.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously

　　Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities

　　Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence

　　Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization

　　Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project

　　Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings

　　Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership

　　Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs

　　Manage project scope and changes

　　Act as an internal quality control check for the project

　　Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution

　　Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues

　　Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables

　　Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program team

　　Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards

　　Manage project and program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline

　　Qualifications:

　　PMP/Prince 2 certified (desired)

　　Overall 7+ years of Industry experience

　　Bachelor's or Master´s Degree in Electrical/ Electronics as appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

　　Minimum 5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects

　　Minimum 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment

　　3+ years of previous experience with gathering requirements from the client / business and documentation

　　3+ years of experience with full product lifecycle with understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle

　　Our Offer:

　　This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation across the fast-paced Electric Vehicle market supporting new product development across all phases of the product lifecycle. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a flexible working culture, attractive car lease scheme, excellent annual leave allowances, medical insurance, creche allowances, and ongoing career progression and development support.

　　Our people are at the heart of our success. If this opportunity excites you and you want to help drive innovation and change in our industry, we’d love to hear from you.

　　About GKN Automotive:

　　GKN Automotive is a global leader in eDrive technologies, the architects of an electrified future. Our innovation, expertise and global footprint give us the ability to drive a sustainable future, delivering eDrive technologies, competitively and at scale.

　　We have been inventing the future for 250 years. Our technologies and innovations made front-wheel drive cars possible and all-wheel drive systems more efficient. GKN Automotive is now at the forefront of the mass production of advanced, efficient systems for electrified vehicles.

　　Through continuous innovation and improvements in efficiency, performance and control systems we are collaborating with global automotive manufacturers, helping them produce the next generation of electrified vehicles. We are the go-to technology partner for leading electrified vehicle manufacturers, with the ability to tailor every eDrive solution, matched to our Driveline technologies.

　　GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.