Senior Manager PMO

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We are seeking a Senior Manager PMO to join our team at the Nissan North Americas Headquarters in Franklin, TN.

Job Description:

As a Senior Manager - Program Management Office, you will work in concert with the NML PD Team/NNA oPD as "CEO" and guardian of profit of assigned vehicle program(s). The role requires utilizing all business levers to optimize the current and future profitability and market presence (market share, OaO and on-time delivery) through the Nissan global program axis. As a senior manager, the candidate must take an active leadership role for the job functions detailed below.

Job Functions:

• Plans, organizes, secures, and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of program milestones and profitability targets. Defines strategy, objectives, scope, milestone, and schedule in line with program KPIs and company objectives. Monitors and assesses progress, enacts recovery plan as needed.
• Take complex data, synthesize it & apply analytics to modeling & scenario analysis. Interprets the outputs to influence business decisions. Defines & timely adjusts business strategy to take advantage of emerging market conditions & opportunities, ensuring sustained business performance. Takes into consideration various sources of information to make sound business decisions.
• Develops program objectives and takes actions required to align with Company's overall strategy and vision. Understands business metrics & relevant data to build credibility with the business. Maintains awareness of external business environment & competitive factors influencing the business. Demonstrates creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in approach to program management.
• Negotiate skillfully in tough situations. Can win concessions without damaging relationships. Can be direct & forceful as well as diplomatic. Is cognizant of relationships and careful to quickly gain trust of other parties in negotiations.
• Prepares and understands the importance of maintaining executive presence in presentations, all communications, judgement and decision making, and at all times while partnering with the business and leading others. Exhibits a presence that contributes to the ability to command attention and respect; conveys an air of confidence and instills confidence in others.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally including but not limited to Finance, Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Corp Planning, Corp Development, etc. and Japan to establish and manage program milestones, lifecycle plans, MTP, FY plans and opportunities to improve/thoroughly assess risk on program profitability.

Management Accountabilities:

• Has subordinate managers (not supervisors) and/or senior level individual contributors or contractors. Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases. Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training, career counseling and staff development, interviews and selects employees; recommends merit increases, transfers and promotions; counsels and disciplines employees as necessary; recommends termination when appropriate; and monitors attendance of subordinates.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.

Job Knowledge and Skill:

Team leadership experience/proficiency and negotiation experience/proficiency is required.

Thorough knowledge of business process and financial principles supporting program management. Thorough knowledge of statistical processes and data analysis techniques. Good oral and written communication skills. Good organization skills.

Experience:

BS degree and 10 years of related experience at a professional level, including two or more years as a Leader in program, or complex project management. Advanced degree in a related discipline preferred. Consider equivalent related college or technical courses, seminars and in-house classroom training.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.

Executive level presentation and content experience required

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Travel:

Approximately 5%-10% day and overnight travel.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America