Company overview:
A major Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles, producing trucks, buses, and industrial engines for markets around the world. The organization operates under a global automotive group and plays a key role in advancing electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. With a long history and a strong engineering foundation, it supports transportation and logistics industries across more than 170 countries.
Project Management:
Oversee and manage strategic projects, providing regular updates to the Steering Committee.
Manage performance indicators, budgets, timelines, and key milestones.
Identify obstacles in project execution and proactively work with work package leaders, project owners, and supporters to implement solutions.
Establish frameworks for project control and governance.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for executives and stakeholders to support decision-making.
Operate and manage project steering committees.
Support procurement processes and systems related to strategic projects, enabling efficient and proactive purchasing activities.
Ensure 100% compliance with established processes and systems.
Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, aligning resources and efforts across departments.
Serve as a critical liaison between executive leadership and project teams.
Risk Management & Mitigation:
Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
Translate risk strategies into actionable steps for project execution.
Continuous Improvement:
Analyze project outcomes to improve future strategic project planning.
Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation.
M&A Projects, Carve-outs, and Synergy Work Packages:
Lead purchasing sub-work packages within various business units.
Develop and implement actionable plans to achieve synergy targets.
Talent Management:
Oversee organizational management, training, and growth support initiatives.