Program Manager
Pubblicato il 17-09-2026 - Freudenberg Group in Pinerolo
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Program Ownership: Lead customer programs end-to-end from nomination to
series production stabilization.
* Cross-Functional Coordination: Align R&D;, manufacturing, quality, purchasing,
supply chain, finance, and sales teams.
* Project Manager Leadership: Guide and support Project Managers to ensure
consistent execution and governance.
* Customer Interface: Manage customer communication, escalations, changes, and
overall satisfaction.
* Operations Coordination: Collaborate with plants to ensure readiness for
industrialization, launch, and ramp-up.
* Program Governance: Define and monitor plans, milestones, budgets, risks,
KPIs, and reporting.
* Risk & Change Management: Identify risks, drive mitigation actions, and
manage scope changes.
* Financial Oversight: Support profitability, cost control, investments, and
business case alignment with Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial
Management, or related field.
Experience:
7+ years in program/project management in international
manufacturing or automotive environments.
Program Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional
programs (time, cost, quality, scope, risks).
Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and directly managing
Project Managers.
Customer Management: Strong skills in handling customer interactions,
escalations, negotiations, and issue resolution.
Operations Knowledge: Solid understanding of manufacturing, industrialization,
quality, supply chain, and launch processes.
Certification & Tools: PMP or similar preferred; strong knowledge of program
management methods, tools, and reporting.
Soft Skills & Languages: Excellent communication, leadership, and
problem-solving skills; fluent English required.
The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €42,000.
Compensation for this position will be determined by the c