Senior Group Manager, Cost Optimization Project Management

WORK MODEL

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Direct and coordinate all project management activities related to North American cost reduction in support of the Cost Optimization Committee.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide day to day leadership for the management of all cost optimization projects as defined by the Cost Optimization Committee, including project status reporting vs. established target.
• Facilitate and educate project members of PMO objectives, strategies, standards, and policies.
  Execute PMO maturity plans to develop the PMO Cost Optimization Center of Excellence.
• Implement, manage, and lead continuous improvement of the Cost Optimization Management System digital tracking tool (COMS).
• Perform all program management activities, including the following quality assurance functions:
  • Ensure all Cost Optimization Committee policies, standards, and processes are followed.
  • Ensure quality of materials to be presented to the Cost Optimization Committee.
  • Facilitate seamless communication to appropriate organizations to ensure their awareness of details that may affect their areas.
    Ensure financial tracking is aligned with official HMA financial forecasts.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and create accurate project health and status reports.
• Track status on a real-time basis and report to broader organization on a weekly basis.
• The ideal candidate is detail oriented and able to quickly make correlations between activities and financial impact.
• Manage and advise a team of personnel working directly with Purchasing division regarding commercial and supply chain strategy.
• Propose detailed processes required to efficiently operate the Cost Optimization Committee.
• Directly communicate with HMA, HMNA, HMMA, HATCI and HMC executives and team leaders as required to make the Cost Optimization Committee effective.
• Represent the Cost Optimization Organization in VA/VE related activities.
• Manage department budget and lead activities related to coordination of vendors, as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or MBA preferred.
• Ten or more years of relevant Complex Project Management required (preferably automotive).
• Project Management office experience.
• Intimate knowledge of procurement processes a plus.
• Vehicle Engineering experience is a strong plus.
• Data management and statistical analysis and reporting.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Project Management Software fluency is a plus.
• Certified Project Manager Professional is a plus.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years. 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts 
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match 
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution 
• Vacation and sick time off 
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program 
• Health advocate (support) 
• Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.
• External Training and Development Programs 
• Compensation Range: $137,025.00 - $203,000.00 annual base salary

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.

OTHER DETAILS

• Physical requirements: Normal office duties. 
• Position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and may require occasional weekends and/or evenings.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time, domestically and internationally. 
• Sometimes travel requirements will have very short notice.