Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Responsabilities

• Support the Americas business Digitalization Request Managers with EIT & GTS related idea evaluations and ONE IT product selections
• Transition Americas EIT & GTS driven ideas to IT project demands
• Coordinate the Americas EIT & GTS IT demand portfolio (risks & demand closing) together with the demand responsible
• Support selected Americas EIT & GTS delivery teams with basic SCRUM Master services as needed
• Mange Americas EIT & GTS small to mid-size project demands (full project management responsibility) as needed and lead the implementation with other team members and/or vendors incl.:
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables and project success criteria that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Set and continually manage and communicate project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools and develop into full-scale project plans and associated communications documents; Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Determine and assess need for resources and make the appropriate internal and external procurement / recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Support project portfolio and request for change management in the Americas region

Qualifications

• Excellent English Language Proficiency (Speaking and Writing Skills)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong focus on business partnership & relationships
• Competent with managing projects related to
• IT end user hardware and connectivity, infrastructure, IoT & Cloud deployment
• IT Client Hardware (Desktops, Laptops, Rugged tablets, Office printers, Label printers, Handhelds and Scanners, etc.)
• Structured cabling. Network topology desirable knowledge
• Business process improvements
• Software / APP development
• 3rd Party Software integration
• ERP platforms (SAP preferred)
• Experience managing multiple small – medium size projects simultaneously
• 5 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project initiation and execution
• Certified PMP and/or ScrumMaster and/or PMO experience is preferred
• Experience working with agile teams is beneficial, but not required
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management
• Proficient with project management systems and tools, such as JIRA or MS Project
• Technically competent with MS Windows & MS Office
• German, Spanish, and or Portuguese language skills are beneficial, but not required
• University degree or college diploma