Program Manager at Here in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

What's the role?
The FE Program Manager (FEPM) is responsible for managing Foundation Engineering Leadership Team (FE-LT) level initiatives, including high-impact customer programs like BMW SAM, Cariad HCP3 etc. You will lead Monthly Operational Reviews, Customer Program Meetings, and other FE-LT critical program meetings. You will monitor status of these initiatives daily, prepare executive summary including progress, status, risks, challenges etc. You will maintain up-to date dashboards, status reports and PowerPoint presentations of these programs. This role requires strong stakeholder management across HERE.




Key Responsibilities:

• For all FE-LT led initiatives, aggregate initiative status, track and monitor progress, prepare executive summary and proactively share with FE LT.

• Conduct meetings with various teams both within and outside of FE, to gather necessary information.

• Unblock teams by offering any support and/ or surfacing to FE-LT.

• For each initiative, maintain up to date PowerPoint Presentations as Executive Summary for senior leadership.

• Work closely with Sr. Biz Ops Manager, and FE-LT

• Lead Monthly Operational Reviews and other Program Review meetings

Who are you?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of program or project management experience, with a focus on both production and maintenance phases, preferably in the automotive or software industries.

• Strong technical understanding of map-making, navigation systems, and software solutions for automotive applications.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in managing the full lifecycle of production and maintenance programs.

• Strong knowledge of automotive maps and software development, including the maintenance of complex systems post-launch.

• Excellent project management skills, including proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, etc.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer expectations and internal team dynamics.

• Analytical skills to identify and mitigate risks, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve processes.

• Experience with digital maps, navigation systems, and related automotive software solutions in both production and maintenance settings.

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for managing program updates and change requests.

• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and requirements, including ISO certifications, ASPICE, safety, and compliance.

The expected base salary range for this position is $121,100 to $173,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills and experience.

This position is also eligible for a target annual performance bonus, which is subject to company and individual performance.


Life at HERE comes with generous benefits to support your health and overall wellness. Benefits available to US-based HERE employees include health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off & leave policies.


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, HERE will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


Under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and VEVRAA, we have developed an affirmative action program (AAP) for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Portions of the AAP are available for review by applicants and employees through our People Team.


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Who are we?
HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes - from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.


At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people's lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel. Apply Now