Program Management, Vehicle Cost Optimization 整车成本优化项目管理

Objective of Job

The position is part of the Program Management Compact & Midsize Cars team, which leads strategic decision-making and alignment within China and Germany for Compact & Midsize product decisions and steers cross-carline cost measures. The program manager steers cost measures, coordinates cross-functional teams to achieve cost targets through earlier design, development and sourcing involvement, and manages reporting and cost-tracking tool optimization.

Main tasks

• Work out and steer cross-carline cost measures with core teams from R&D, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Quality and Design.
• Coordinate high-level management committees with Mercedes-Benz, BMBS and BBAC joint-venture partners.
• Track decisions and report on implementation progress.
• Prepare management presentations for decision-making.
• Continuously optimize the cost-tracking tool using digitalization ideas.
• Ensure pre-alignment of China product topics with Research & Development, Operations, Sales and Marketing.
• Participate in and represent Program Management in other committees.

Qualifications

• University bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, technical-oriented Business Administration or a similar field; an MBA is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in the automotive industry and project management experience.
• High motivation, flexibility and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and a structured working approach.
• Drive for high-quality delivery under difficult circumstances.
• Proficient MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of AI tools is a plus.
• Experience creating high-level management summaries and presentations.
• Teamwork, intercultural competence and communication skills across hierarchy levels.
• Fluent spoken and written English; German is preferred.

Benefits

• Flextime
• Possible hybrid work
• Health benefits
• Mobility offers
• Employee discounts
• Good public transport
• Parking
• In-house doctor
• Canteen and café