Program Manager – Systems

Visteon is a global automotive technology leader, advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The company’s state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Founded in 2000, the company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. In 2024, Visteon recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business. To know more about us, visit visteon.com.

Mission of the Role

Lead complex Systems programs from concept to delivery, ensuring technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial success. Act as the key technical consultant across multiple OEM projects, driving cost, quality, and timing targets. Serve as the Product Development Leader for the Systems Swim Lane, including Functional Validation, and be the main customer interface for Systems-related program management.

Key Objectives of this Role

• Develop and maintain control over all the Program Management elements of System Swim Lane, e.g.:
  • Timing plan & Strategy to meet the defined Visteon and Customer milestones
  • Product Level Design Ownership (discipline contribution to Product TDR, DFMEA, Test Coverage, etc.)
  • Process Compliance, e.g., Gate Deliverables, PAD, Vistway, ASPICE
  • Risks, Defects, Quality indicators & Escalations
  • Budget and Staff Planning
  • VPDS and Vistway assigned to Product Development System Leader
• Manages one or more Systems projects, according to decision matrix based on project complexity matrix.
• Manages Customer and Visteon Systems milestones and deliverables, coordinating development activities and customer requirements management with Systems Swim Lane Leader.
• Owns Budget for Systems activities.
• Forecast Systems activities forecast in eproj after management approval (PIC/Gate) and keep it updated.
• Plans with Program Lead and other project leaders and aligns milestones to achieve program goals.
• Supports/aligns other projects activities (issue estimates changes impact, communicate sample delivery requirements, delivers sample test scope).
• Work with the Swim Lane Leader to ensure Environmental Validation test activities (DV / PV / ENV) and homologation meet project expectations in terms of timing, scope, quality and costs and escalation is done on a timely manner, if needed.
• Owns DV and PV, Environmental test validation and Homologation/Certification budget. (external/internal resources and expenses).
• Load described activities forecast in eproj after approval (PIC/Gate) and will keep it updated until execution.
• Work with the Swim Lane Leader to ensure that the test activities in internal or external labs, including tools / benches, reports availability, preliminary analysis meet project expectations in terms of timing, scope, quality and costs and escalation is done on a timely manner, if needed.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferable in Software or Electrical area;
• Strong technical knowledge on product development, and professional engineering background in one of the disciplines – SW, HW or ME;
• Several years of professional experience in program & project management, including at least six years in the automotive industry;
• Experience in leading bigger development teams located in different countries;
• Know-how in project management (ideally PRINCE / PMP);
• Excellent understanding of development and production processes within the automotive industry, with experience in Systems, Software or Electrical design and / or testing;
• Leadership, entrepreneurial thinking and assertiveness;
• High level of autonomy and accountability;
• Strong project management discipline – Planning & Execution, Communication, Strategy;
• Strong communication skills, high customer orientation and team spirit;
• Analytical-structured expertise;
• Knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project + JIRA;
• Fluent in English.

Key Behaviors: 

• Collaboration;
• Team Spirit;
• Problem-Solving;
• Critical Thinking;
• Result Orientation.

Reporting Structure: Senior Program Manager

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Possibilities for career development in an international company;
• Professional development based on up-to-date training opportunities and expertise;
• 25 days paid annual leave;
• Additional health insurance and life insurance;
• Competitive remuneration package with a pool of benefits and incentives schemes at place;
• Open and friendly working atmosphere;
• Social activities.

In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we’re redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities—in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.