Program Manager

Department : Connected Solutions (BP15050)

Job Overview

UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry. UD trucks offers a boutique of connected services for its trucks in various markets. These conencted services are developed in alignment with Isuzu Connected vision by UD Connected solutions. The Program Manager leads a temporary organization established for the purpose of developing and improving the Isuzu Group through business and Connected solutions. The Program Manager understands that business value originates from a customer perspective and uses IT as a tool to enable business capabilities within UD processes.

As professional development occurs, the Program Manager has to develop the ability to run increasingly complex projects. Projects may be executed in different delivery models such as Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid. The Program Manager should also develop an awareness of how business processes and frameworks might impact the project set-up and execution.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Use the Project Management Methods, Templates, Tools, Policies, Guidelines and Processes.
• Establish and maintain professional relationship with the stakeholders across the globe.
• Develop the assignments (including mission, deliverables, timing) in alignment with global requestors.
• Carry out the work according to agreed scope, cost, time and quality.
• Regularly communicate/report plans, assignments, results and deviations to the stakeholders.
• Manage and distribute the work to the staff within the scope of the assignment description.
• Setup project team, propose governance structure, and select/adapt project/delivery method (Waterfall, Agile SCRUM or Hybrid) and tools to the context of the project/delivery.
• Ensure that the project/team delivers in accordance with the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) defined for the chosen delivery method.
• Resolve conflicts / Make decisions within the framework decided by the Steering Committee considering various alternatives.
• Plan and manage activities related to Change Management, communication, organizational changes, competence and training requirements.
• Aim for early deliveries using the Minimal Viable Product principles and a reduced time to market implementation strategy, adding business value as a primary objective.
• Delegate and motivate individuals within a distributed and multicultural project team.
• Actively contribute in the development of peers by being supportive, providing advice and sharing experiences
• Work in accordance with the UD processes, the Code of Conduct and the UD Trucks Values, Employer Value Propositions
• Drive team towards UD Trucks wanted positions and to achieve UD Trucks strategies
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering/technology and/or Business Administration
• Strong Business acumen Leadership skills
• Good understanding of Automotive services business and Exposure to Connected services
• 10-years prior experience in software development; of which 5-years in project /program management of automotive services, cloud based or manufacturing based digital solutions
• Exposure to Java script, AWS development is appreciated
• Knowledgeable in current and future business trends, technology and markets
• Able to execute in a global, matrix organization. Influencing skills is expected.
• Face problems and act quickly and directly. Provide direct & actionable feedback
• Able to handle ambiguities and hold things together during tough times
• Able to consider multiple alternatives along with risks and opportunities before arriving at a decision
• Able to build an effective team with a common objective and strong morale and spirit
  
  

About UD Trucks

Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. At UD Trucks, we are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility and connectivity. UD Trucks develops, manufactures and sells a wide range of heavy, medium and light-duty trucks, operating in more than 60 countries across all continents. Our trucks and people go the extra mile for our customers and business partners, day in and day out.

We are an 8,000+ strong team of colleagues with 40 nationalities who bring diversity and passion in delivering our products and services. We trust each other, work collaboratively and embrace change. At UD Trucks, our purpose is Better Life – to make life better for people and the planet. We have developed a culture that promotes:

Diverse and friendly culture – Strong culture of diversity and inclusion, organizing annual events, daily activities and open communication platforms including various internal voluntary networks.

Empowered growth – Global exposure and growth opportunities across functions and countries through internal mobility system and self-driven career opportunities, building a learning organization by enabling self-managed learning supported by the UD Academy.

Flexibility with trust – We continue to fully support both remote working (where and when applicable) and flexible working hours, we actively encourage our colleagues to maintain a good work/life balance. You will have the autonomy and flexibility to split your working time between both our wonderful, modern and equipped HQ and remotely.

Be part of our journey to create Better Life for society, for our customers and for yourself. UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.