Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai, China five times per week.
The Role
The Aftersales Program Readiness Manager (APRM) is a dynamic role that crosses many different functional areas and regions. The APRM position requires creativity, initiative, collaboration, strong leadership and excellent communications.
The APRM leads the planning and management of all Aftersales Engineering products and services (e.g. Owner Manual, Service Instructions, Diagnostic Software, Special Tools etc.) for a vehicle program to ensure availability at launch.
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- Responsible for documentation of the global workshare for Aftersales Engineering development and validation activities.
- Monitors and supervises the development of the deliverables in terms of timing and content to assure meeting of the landmarks defined in the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP).
- Responsible for issue analysis and problem solving.
The APRM is the CCA "single point contact" representative at the Product Execution Teams /Vehicle and Process Integration Review and Program Quality and Readiness Reviews (. The APRM must work closely with multi-functional teams to address outstanding and dynamic program issues.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Functions as an avenue for escalation of CCA issues to the program team.
- Reports status of vehicle service and parts readiness to CCA Leadership.
- Leads in the acquisition of vehicles, hardware, specifications and data needed to support service and parts readiness activities.
- Provides Aftersales mentorship to the Product Development Change Request/Decision Notice (CR/DN) process.
- Responsible for maintaining key program data and information.
- Provides/coordinates vehicle level serviceability requirements including development, communication, and validation.
Additional Description
- Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
• Strong knowledge current China automotive service practices, ICE and NEV, knowledge of GM aftersales process and systems, SGM JV aftersales process knowledge
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Automotive Technology or equivalent experience
• Ability to lead a team to support organizational and technical objectives
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and components
• High level of interpersonal skills, self-starter, results driven, strategic and innovative mindset
• Navigate successfully in the global environment, understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Previous leadership and program management skills
• Automotive service parts experience at the wholesale or retail level
• Working knowledge of automotive service practices and procedures
• Hands on experience in automotive diagnosis and repair
• Manufacturing or vehicle engineering experience
• Knowledge of electric vehicles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
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