Associate Manager I Eng Project Mgmt

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Associate Manager I Eng Project Mgmt

Palmela - VPBEC, Setubal, Setubal, Palmela, Portugal

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Job Description

Visteon is a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, pioneering the software-defined future of mobility through innovative technology solutions. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio spans digital cockpit solutions, advanced displays, battery management systems, and power electronics for EVs, enhanced by cutting-edge software capabilities and artificial intelligence integration. Working in close collaboration with global automakers and suppliers throughout the entire product lifecycle, Visteon delivers solutions that are adaptable across all powertrain platforms. Founded in 2000, the company employs ~10,000 employees in 17 countries around the globe. In 2025, we recorded approximately $3.768 billion in annual sales and secured a record $7.4 billion in new business wins. To know more about us, visit visteon.com.

Mission of the Role: The Program Manager for the Electrification Product Line plays a critical role in driving cross-functional coordination and program execution across Visteon’s electrification portfolio, including Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Electronics, Energy Management Solutions, and related technologies. This role serves as a central point of contact between regional product development teams, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and other key stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Stakeholders: Regional Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Product Line Leaders, Supply Chain, Commercial Teams, Functional Leaders

Key Objectives of the Role

1. Program Coordination & Execution

• Lead cross-functional coordination to support key electrification program milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between regional Product Development teams, purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet timing, cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Track and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support successful launch readiness and execution for customer and internal programs.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison across internal functions to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Facilitate regular program reviews, milestone assessments, and executive status updates.
• Escalate and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges impacting program objectives.
• Foster strong collaboration between global and regional teams supporting electrification programs.

3. Process & Governance Support

• Establish and maintain robust program governance frameworks for Electrification programs.
• Drive consistency in reporting, documentation, risk management, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure alignment with Visteon’s product development and launch management processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution effectiveness and operational excellence.

4. Product Line Strategy & Portfolio Support

• Partner with Electrification Product Line leadership to drive portfolio visibility and execution.
• Support resource planning, capacity assessments, and prioritization across multiple programs.
• Monitor key business and program performance indicators to support strategic decision-making.

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time delivery of program milestones and launch deliverables
• Achievement of cost, quality, and timing targets
• Effective cross-functional alignment and issue resolution
• Program health metrics including budget adherence, risk management, and customer satisfaction
• Launch readiness and successful production execution

Key Year-One Deliverables

• Develop strong working relationships across Product Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Establish a consistent program coordination and governance framework across the Electrification Product Line.
• Successfully deliver critical electrification program milestones and customer commitments.
• Improve program reporting visibility and risk management practices across the portfolio.
• Support successful launches of key Battery Management System and/or Power Electronics programs.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of technical program or technical project management experience, preferably in automotive, electrification, power electronics, battery systems, or related technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development and launch processes.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional engineering programs.
• Proven ability to drive execution across globally distributed teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with program governance, financial tracking, and reporting tools.
• PMP, Agile, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• JIRA/Confluence experience is a plus.
• PMI Certification is a plus.
• Fluency in Technical English is required.
• Fluency in German is a plus.

Specific requirements

• Travel: Required. Global. Less than 25%

Key Leadership Behaviors

• Proactive and results-oriented
• Collaborative and influential leader
• Strong communicator with executive presence
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset

In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we’re redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities—in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

20-Oct-2026

Job ID

J11358

Job Discipline

Project Management

Location

Palmela - VPBEC, Setubal, Setubal, Palmela, Portugal

Employee Type

Full Time Employees

Employee Subtype

Regular

Job Description

Visteon is a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, pioneering the software-defined future of mobility through innovative technology solutions. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio spans digital cockpit solutions, advanced displays, battery management systems, and power electronics for EVs, enhanced by cutting-edge software capabilities and artificial intelligence integration. Working in close collaboration with global automakers and suppliers throughout the entire product lifecycle, Visteon delivers solutions that are adaptable across all powertrain platforms. Founded in 2000, the company employs ~10,000 employees in 17 countries around the globe. In 2025, we recorded approximately $3.768 billion in annual sales and secured a record $7.4 billion in new business wins. To know more about us, visit visteon.com.

Mission of the Role: The Program Manager for the Electrification Product Line plays a critical role in driving cross-functional coordination and program execution across Visteon’s electrification portfolio, including Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Electronics, Energy Management Solutions, and related technologies. This role serves as a central point of contact between regional product development teams, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and other key stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Stakeholders: Regional Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Product Line Leaders, Supply Chain, Commercial Teams, Functional Leaders

Key Objectives of the Role

1. Program Coordination & Execution

• Lead cross-functional coordination to support key electrification program milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between regional Product Development teams, purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet timing, cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Track and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support successful launch readiness and execution for customer and internal programs.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison across internal functions to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Facilitate regular program reviews, milestone assessments, and executive status updates.
• Escalate and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges impacting program objectives.
• Foster strong collaboration between global and regional teams supporting electrification programs.

3. Process & Governance Support

• Establish and maintain robust program governance frameworks for Electrification programs.
• Drive consistency in reporting, documentation, risk management, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure alignment with Visteon’s product development and launch management processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution effectiveness and operational excellence.

4. Product Line Strategy & Portfolio Support

• Partner with Electrification Product Line leadership to drive portfolio visibility and execution.
• Support resource planning, capacity assessments, and prioritization across multiple programs.
• Monitor key business and program performance indicators to support strategic decision-making.

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time delivery of program milestones and launch deliverables
• Achievement of cost, quality, and timing targets
• Effective cross-functional alignment and issue resolution
• Program health metrics including budget adherence, risk management, and customer satisfaction
• Launch readiness and successful production execution

Key Year-One Deliverables

• Develop strong working relationships across Product Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Establish a consistent program coordination and governance framework across the Electrification Product Line.
• Successfully deliver critical electrification program milestones and customer commitments.
• Improve program reporting visibility and risk management practices across the portfolio.
• Support successful launches of key Battery Management System and/or Power Electronics programs.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of technical program or technical project management experience, preferably in automotive, electrification, power electronics, battery systems, or related technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development and launch processes.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional engineering programs.
• Proven ability to drive execution across globally distributed teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with program governance, financial tracking, and reporting tools.
• PMP, Agile, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• JIRA/Confluence experience is a plus.
• PMI Certification is a plus.
• Fluency in Technical English is required.
• Fluency in German is a plus.

Specific requirements

• Travel: Required. Global. Less than 25%

Key Leadership Behaviors

• Proactive and results-oriented
• Collaborative and influential leader
• Strong communicator with executive presence
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset

In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we’re redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities—in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.