Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive program and project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and key milestones.
Provide strong leadership to cross‑functional project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Track project progress, proactively identifying challenges and implementing corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues in a timely and effective manner.
Communicate clear, concise, and accurate status updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Partner closely with internal teams across functions to ensure alignment and successful delivery of program objectives.
Promote and ensure adherence to established project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in project and/or program management, managing multiple initiatives concurrently.
Proven leadership capabilities, with the ability to motivate, influence, and guide teams toward shared goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior‑level stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing detailed project plans using project management tools and software.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum.
PMP, PMI‑ACP, or similar certification is preferred and considered a strong asset.
Additional Job Details
Professional - P4
Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results
Seasoned professional; works under limited supervision
Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department
Communication & Influence
Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for moderate to significant improvem
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Program Manager with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to help design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.
Nidec is the world's leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliances, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer, intending to lead the Electrification of aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The ideal candidate will embody Nidec's key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and driven Program Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives that are critical to our business success. In this role, you will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, aligning strategy, resources, and execution to consistently deliver results on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys turning vision into action.
Nidec · North America