Minibus Platform Manager

Summary of ActivityLead teams and product development activities, manage new projects, and oversee operational management related to existing products, all aimed at ensuring company profitability.Key ActivitiesHierarchical / Cross-functional Team Management:- Set annual team objectives in line with those of N+1 and N+2.- Lead various teams based in Italy and abroad, in a multicultural context.- Distribute workload to maximize company results.- Motivate and listen to the team through group and individual follow-ups.New Developments- Drive and execute the Strategic Business Plan.- Present milestones during Product Industrial Committee meetings when approval is required (linked to a sum defined in advance by Finance).- Regularly inform top management, especially in case of a stage change or deviation from the approved plan.- Prepare necessary presentations for Platform / Bus Product Committee / MOR/BoD meetings.- Support project execution by organizing dedicated meetings to obtain information and deliverables from other departments.- Continuously evaluate project performance in terms of Cost / Time / Quality / Product Performance / Risks to be proactive and define action plans when necessary.Decision Making- Define a business case to guide and decide on the strategy to adopt.- Seek and discuss with other departments to identify high-impact ideas.- Support the team on critical points during Change Review Board decision committees.- Analyze and respond to specific requests regarding calls for tenders.Budget & Finance- Create and control the annual R&D / MAKE / BUY budget for the segment.- Prepare the Strategic Business Plan for the next 3 or 5 years.- Ensure optimal use of budgetary resources throughout the year.- Optimize vehicle cost profitability, tenders, and various action plans.Other- Establish action plans proactively and in case of team blockages.- Cooperate with various stakeholders on projects of strategic interest to the company.- Prepare, conduct, and respond to ISO auditor questions.RelationshipsInternal- Direct team: Management, answering questions, information requests, facilitation, communication.- Cross-functional team (Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, SQE, After Sales, Others): Management, information requests, answering questions, facilitation.- HR / hierarchical management team: Communication, team management, training plan.- Internal auditors: Answering questions.- Reports to the Platform Director.External- Suppliers: Occasional participation in financial and technical negotiations, information requests, answering questions.- Auditors: Answering questions.- Clients: Information requests, answering questions.Scope of Action- Responsible for hierarchical and cross-functional teams (cross-functional team depending on the product development process).- Responsible for the annual result of Technical Saving + Quality & Design Changes for the segment and the profitability of the assigned scope.- Responsible for developing and implementing action plans.- Responsible for executing the Strategic Business Plan for their scope.- Guarantor of the "Global Product Development" process.- Optimization of processes and segment profitability.Degree of Autonomy- Interact with the Strategy/Brand/Portfolio team in the pre-project phase to launch projects relevant to company needs.- Collaborate on projects of strategic interest to the company.- Manage budget, timing, and team organization.- Authority to define actions to achieve objectives.- Define project indicators with the manager for results tracking.- Follow up with the manager on activities.Professional Knowledge- Mastery of project management.- Mastery of the product development process (GPD).- Knowledge of industrial, commercial, and after-sales processes.- Knowledge of the product range.- Basic financial knowledge.- Good command of PowerPoint / Excel / Word.Skills- Oversee a project globally and organize activities to achieve objectives.- Delegate to empower team members.- Activity planning.- Evaluate business opportunities before launching a project.- Ability to synthesize to facilitate decision-making.- Filter relevant technical and commercial information for project success.Behaviors- Listen to and guide colleagues, have a good team spirit, and be willing to challenge the status quo.- Good interpersonal skills.- Respect deadlines and have adaptability/reactivity.- Ability to drive change.Education Level- Master’s degree or equivalent - Engineering School or equivalent experience.- Minimum 8 years in Project Management.Language Level- English: Fluent- French is a plus