Account Director, GM CBU - Auburn Hills, United States - Faurecia

Description

About Forvia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Forvia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you'll take a journey that matters.

We're hiring an Account Director, General Motors CBU

Our Clean Mobility Division is looking for an Account Director, General Motors CBU, in Auburn Hills, MI. From pre-acquisition until end of life, the Account Director is responsible for monitoring the platform P&L and developing actions accordingly. He/She is responsible for the annual budget and strategic planning for the platform and for platform inputs to manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering budgets (cost drivers that impact P&L).

You'll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to

• Strategic Planning
  • Future scenario envisioning
  • Develop strong customer relationships
  • Own joint technology roadmap with customer by platform and drive innovation with customer
  • Understand the evolution of market pricing and targets for the platform
  • Look for new business opportunities
• Pre-acquisition & Acquisition phase
  • Lead value proposition alignment with FCM
  • Identify pre-development projects & achieve co-development with OEM
  • Lead and execute acquisition strategy for the platform
• Development
  • Ensure customer satisfaction (timing, quality, cost, product performance)
  • Play a lead role in executing launch related activities and achieving internal and external milestones
  • Oversee regular program reviews internally & externally
  • Analyze P&L variance and drive action plans accordingly
  • Solve existing OEM needs (VAVE, warranty, ECRs, etc)
• Serial life and past model service through end-of-life
  • Support customer satisfaction plan and actions to improve scorecard metrics
  • Responsible for platform level squeeze, R&D P&L, platform P&L, and cash
  • Oversee the transition from end-of-production into past-model-service
  • Oversee end-of-life of programs
• Team development
  • Responsible for leading and coaching program managers assigned to the platform

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• 3 - 5 years of Faurecia program management
• 3 - 5 years in Operations
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Strong sales and technical skills
• The capability to create strong partnerships internally & externally
• Priority setting, and the ability to make quick and tough decision
• Entrepreneurial and international mindset
• Strong work ethic
• High financial acumen

We believe people matter

Forvia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters