POSITION:  Technical Project Manager - Semiconductors

LOCATION:  Detroit, Michigan

RECRUITMENT SALARY RANGE: $107,500 - $155,000 *

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities of this role will be to drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives, enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process, redirect pitfalls and develop a better course of action Identify and direct all resources required to execute successful projects, create and maintain project schedules, collaborate and facilitate communication across other organizational leaders and external partners to meet very aggressive schedule, and quality goals, lead multi-functional communication between project teams and external vendors, provide timely issue resolution and critical path management, offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management, understand technical issues and drive them to closure by bringing together key partners for decision making.

What you will be doing:

• Working with senior management to create thorough project plans and roadmaps.
• Building partnerships and working closely with functional peers across engineering, purchasing, architecture and design teams to execute work in accordance with enterprise semiconductor strategic objectives.
• Establishing clear plans for execution per project milestones and anticipate/mitigate risks.  Monitor & Track Progress and proactively escalate issues as required.
• Defining processes and standards around governance, communication, and quality. Develops deliverable acceptance plans and criteria.
• Identifying and developing strategy for changes in scope, schedule, and cost. Develops strategic rationale for change including costs, benefits, tradeoffs, etc.
• Creating transition plan, identifying lessons learned, and applying the lessons learned to future projects.
• Establishing program objectives; develop requirements, plan schedules and estimate cost.
• Balancing needs of multiple stakeholders and gains buy-in from groups who may be resistant to change.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Travel as required.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience preferably NPI and advanced technology products.
• Proven experience leading agile teams in the successful delivery of complex projects, particularly in a technical or engineering-focused environment.
• Experience with agile scaling frameworks, such as SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale, is a plus.
• Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries. 
• Exceptional demonstrated experience leading projects to completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential and must be comfortable presenting to all levels of management.
• Must have strong business acumen, and the ability to work with people at varying levels with the organization and network.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, or management.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Additional agile certifications, such as PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or Certified Agile Coach.
• Proficient in using agile project management tools, such as JIRA.

Schedule:  Hybrid Ways of Working

So Why Us?

• As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
• Global Bonus Program based on company performance
• You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
• Our employees receive a generous time off policy
• We offer a discounted Vehicle Car Program
• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• And more!

 * Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized components, including location, skills, experience, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus in addition to a full range of medical/health, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick/personal, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position”.

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

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