About this role
Req ID 84267 | AutoR&D Shanghai, China, ZF Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
About the Team
We are looking for new colleagues who will join our team at our location Shanghai.
What you can look forward to as Program Manager:
- Lead business development by providing proposal and project expertise for new opportunities, close collaborate with sales and portfolio to drive the new business.
- Lead end-to-end project from award through post SOP+3 months, ensuring compliance with GDPEP process and timely management reporting with appropriate escalation protocols.
- Technical deliverables, timeline adherence, and resource coordination for development phases.
- Integration of all functions (R&D, Production, Quality, etc.) to align with project milestones.
- Monitor and control ERD/Capex/BOM costs, driving functional teams to maintain financial KPIs against baseline targets.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration, resolving interface issues and promoting teamwork across departments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., VAVE targets) across all project phases.
Your Profile as Program Manager:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business or equivalent experience.
- 5-10 years in automotive industry (3+ years in PM role), with ADAS/autonomous systems experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication (oral/written English) and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.).
- Agile/Waterfall methodology expertise; PMP certification advantageous; With Engineering background preferred.
Why you should choose ZF in Shanghai?
- Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
- Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
- Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.
Be part of our ZF team as Program Manager and apply now!
Contact
Wei Tang
Other facts
About ZF Group
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.
With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.
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What you'll do
- Lead business development and manage projects from award through post SOP+3 months, ensuring compliance with processes and timely reporting. Foster collaboration across functions to meet project milestones and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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