Job Description

Role purpose - Leading local cross-functional teams to execute GKN Automotive customer application programmes from programme launch (NBAS onwards) through to stable mass production, achieving targets (time, quality & financial performance) and meeting all stakeholder expectations & requirements.
Key responsibilities Project Planning Carry out delegated activities to support the production of workstream and project plans that identify and organize all the activities needed to deliver project objectives and that comply with the organization\'s project management framework. Stakeholder Management Support stakeholder engagement by arranging meetings, events, and other stakeholder engagement activities. Project Risk and Issue Management Carry out delegated activities to support identification and evaluation of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project and the design of mitigating solutions. Project Scope Definition Carry out research, workshops, and other activities to support the specification and agreement of project deliverables. Project Resource Management Carry out delegated activities to support the deployment and effective utilization of project resources. Personal Capability Building Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Project Assurance Conduct assurance reviews within the project, facilitate the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified so that senior stakeholders have confidence that the project can deliver to time, budget, and quality. Project Team Management Lead a small project team; communicates the outcomes needed and direction to achieve outcome, coordinates team actions on project tasks; requests additional team member support when needed; and identifies areas of improvement necessary to build the capability of the team through training, coaching and mentoring. Change Management Carry out baseline assessment and post-implementation analyses to contribute to the measurement and tracking of business benefits. Project Governance Ensure project compliance with the organization\'s wider program and/or portfolio management decision-making structures and processes. Leadership and Direction Explain the local action plan to support team members in their understanding of what needs to be done, and how this relates to the broader business plan and the organization\'s strategy, mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
Values & Behaviours Ingenious: Manages complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms. Ingenious: Effective decision making Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions. Collaborative: Drives engagement Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. For example, readily includes people and ensures their efforts are recognized; seeks to learn from their success. Ensures that people understand exactly why the work is important and meaningful. Collaborative: Navigates organisational dynamics Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. For example, has a firm grasp on organizational culture and politics; connects with key stakeholders and knows when to bring something to their attention. Principled: Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others. Principled: Communicates effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others\' comments. Creates rich documents and reports. Principled: Manages stakeholders Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. For example, shows a strong commitment to identifying all relevant issues and making decisions that maximize outcomes for all key stakeholders. Engages effectively with multiple stakeholders and responds with well-balanced, win-win solutions. Driven: Prioritisation Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work. Driven: Results driven Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude. Driven: Empowering Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. For example, asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them. Skills Project Communications Management Works with full competence to ensure timely and appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management, control, archiving, and disposition of project information. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Project Management Works without supervision while providing technical guidance when required on managing projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters. Project Risk and Issue Management Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on identifying, assessing, prioritizing and managing project-related risks. Project Change Management Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as required on identifying, managing and controlling project-related changes. Project Resource Planning and Control Works with full competence to identify, acquire, and manage the resources (physical and human) for the project. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Project Schedule Management Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan. Project Organization and Structure Works at an intermediate level to build the structure and culture of the project team, and define roles and responsibilities within that structure to enable the achievement of project mission and objectives and the effective operation of key business processes. Typically works with guidance. Project Benefits Management Works with full competence to identify, track, and enable the achievement of the planned benefits and intended outcomes of a program and associated projects. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Education Short-Cycle Tertiary Education Experience Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months)