Production Program Manager – Series (f/m/d)

As a Production Program Manager – Series at Munich Electrification, you will be responsible for managing series production operations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with customers and production partners. Your duties include synchronizing customer forecasts with production planning, addressing escalations, managing change requests, and overseeing the delivery of spare parts for end-of-life support. You are a vital link between the company and leading automotive OEMs, helping ensure that production meets both customer expectations and operational standards.

To qualify for the Production Program Manager – Series role at Munich Electrification, you should have a university degree in engineering, business management, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of experience in production program management or a similar area, particularly in the automotive or electronics industries, is preferred. Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and MS Office applications is essential, along with strong communication skills and an analytical mindset.

Munich Electrification is committed to supporting employee development through various initiatives. As a Production Program Manager – Series, you will have the chance to work closely with prestigious automotive clients and expand your knowledge about electric vehicle batteries and related technologies. Additionally, the company provides a friendly work environment, flexible work hours, and engaging team events to foster collaboration and personal growth.

The work environment at Munich Electrification for a Production Program Manager – Series is relaxed and innovative. The company promotes flat hierarchies and values each employee's contributions. Located in central Munich, you'll work alongside a dedicated team where your skills and ideas are recognized and encouraged, ensuring a dynamic and supportive atmosphere.

As a Production Program Manager – Series at Munich Electrification, you can enjoy a range of benefits including competitive compensation, flexible working hours, remote work options, and free access to a nearby fitness center. Other perks include public transport tickets for Munich and the opportunity for bike leasing. The company also provides healthy lunches and snacks to ensure a vibrant workplace.

When responding to this question, highlight specific projects you managed, detailing your role, responsibilities, and the outcomes. Emphasize your ability to navigate complex projects, and the skills you utilized to foster collaboration between teams and stakeholders.

Discuss your approach to managing customer escalations, including your communication strategies and how you prioritize urgent issues. Explain how you remain calm, seek solutions proactively, and ensure customer satisfaction while keeping production on track.

Be ready to discuss the project management tools you are familiar with, such as Jira or Confluence. Explain how these tools help you track progress, manage tasks efficiently, and communicate with your team and stakeholders effectively.

Prepare a specific example that shows your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Outline the process you identified for optimization, the steps you took to implement changes, and the results achieved, such as improved efficiency or reduced costs.

Discuss your methods for aligning customer forecasts with production planning, including regular communication with customers, utilizing data analysis, and adjusting production schedules to meet demand while minimizing downtime.

Explain your experience with change management, detailing the processes you follow to ensure that changes are documented, communicated to all stakeholders, and implemented smoothly without disrupting production timelines.

Discuss your criteria for evaluating EMS partners, which may include quality of output, adherence to timelines, and responsiveness to issues. Share tools or metrics you use for ongoing assessment and how you leverage feedback to foster improvement.

Emphasize how essential communication is for successful production program management. Explain your strategies for maintaining clear communication among all parties involved, including customers, team members, and EMS partners to ensure alignment and effective issue resolution.

Be prepared to discuss potential challenges such as supply chain disruptions, technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations. Highlight your proactive approach to anticipating these challenges and developing strategies to address them.

Articulate your passion for electric mobility and innovation, mentioning how Munich Electrification’s mission and values resonate with you. Showcase your eagerness to contribute to a cutting-edge team and your specific interest in developing innovative solutions for electric vehicles.