Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Join Appning! Appning is a single entry to 23 different car brands experiences. Connects OEMs and App Developers to help build the future of connected cars. Alongside OEMs, we create a personalized experience that meets clients’ demands and expectations, ensuring home-to-car continuity and an ongoing link with the outside world through our scalable and adaptable solution. We are looking for an Program Manager willing to take up with us one of the greatest challenges in the automotive industry!

 

Key Responsibilities:

Take the wheel and command a fleet of simultaneous SaaS voyages, navigating the treacherous waters of Android Automotive — deploying embedded apps and market booty straight into the heart of in-car infotainment.Be the lighthouse for client ships — guiding them through the fog of onboarding, the storms of implementation, and the calm seas of post-launch stabilization.Rally your loyal crew — devs, QA tinkerers, app deliverers, infrastructure mates, and UX visionaries—to ensure all customizations and integrations hit the mark like a cannonball on target.Broker pacts with third-party privateers and merchant vendors to bring external apps aboard and ensure they play nice with our SaaS ship.Plot your course wisely — defining’ the voyage’s scope, goals, treasure (deliverables), and the signs of a journey well done, all with your stakeholders by your side.Draft up mighty voyage plans, keep a keen eye on the hourglass (timelines), track yer spoils, and prepare for rough seas (risks) with solid strategies in the hold.Make sure every scroll, map, and training log is sealed and stowed for both the client ships and the deckhands manning the support cannons.Send regular messages in bottles (status reports), hoist dashboards, and hold council with the fleet to keep all hands in sync.Fly the flag of best practices and always seek ways to run a tighter ship—faster, smarter, and stronger than ever before.Respect and ensure, in a daily approach, the correct and full implementation of the Forvia Code of Management (Business Planning, Business Execution, Performance Management & People Development, Business Ethics).Perform other tasks that are similar or functionally connected and for which he/she has the required qualifications and competencies to help achieve the goals of the team/organization.Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Sorcery, System Spells, or Business Navigation.5+ years navigating stormy SaaS waters, with at least 2 spent commanding the helm on implementation quests.Proof ye’ve handled software customizations and tangled with third-party API beasts.Mastery of both Agile raiding parties and Waterfall voyages.Proficiency with ye ol' digital compasses: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and the like.A silver tongue, a sharp mind, and the courage to lead a crew into the unknown.Able to work with crews across departments and time zones with a parrot on your shoulder and a deadline at your back.Certified in PMP, Scrum Mastery, or some other ancient rite? That’s gold!A diplomat and a negotiator, with the savvy to keep all stakeholders at peace.Fluent in the Queen’s English.

Nice to Have:

Experience on the B2B SaaS high seas, android isles, or enterprise software territories.Familiarity with enterprise galleons like CRM, ERP, and ITSM systems.Understanding of API rigging, webhook signals, SSO hatches, and middleware cannons.Knowledge of automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, MOST) earns ye extra grog rations.What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.