Bert van Giesen
Director of Program and Launch Management - Americas @Aptiv
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Program and Launch Management - Americas @Aptiv
Troy, MI, US
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Program and Launch Management functions, aligning with business objectives and goals.• Take ownership as Regional Process Owner for program and launch management processes, methodologies, and tools as per Global PMO guidelines.• Lead and mentor a team of program, project, and launch managers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.• Drive the execution of all new product launch programs, ensuring adherence to project timelines, financial targets, and customer requirements.• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, and quality to ensure alignment and integration of launch activities.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal leadership, to drive program success.• Identify and mitigate program risks and issues, proactively implementing corrective actions to keep programs on track.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Program and Launch Management functions, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, in collaboration with Global PMO.• Monitor program metrics and provide regular updates to senior leadership (regional and global), highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.• Collaborate with other regions (Asia, Europe) to quote, develop, and launch new products with remote customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing plants.
EDUCATION
Kettering University/Lawrence Tech University
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Engineering
ABOUT BERT VAN GIESEN
Seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the automotive Industry.* Global and tiered perspective gained through foreign (Mexico, Poland, England) and domestic (Michigan, Texas) assignments at the OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2, and contract manufacturing levels.* Extensive background in multiple automotive disciplines including Program Management, Business Office, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing at the staff and plant levels.* Experience with a multitude of products including Powertrain (Driveline Systems, Transfer cases, Electronic Control Modules), Climate System (HVAC, control head, compressor, condenser, heater and refrigerant lines), Engine Cooling (radiator, cooling modules), and Seating (cut and sew, kinematics and mechanisms), wiring and connection systems.* Results-oriented with multiple successful program launches meeting or exceeding all financial and program deliverables.* Demonstrated abilities in profit and loss management, strategic planning, cross-functional and international team leadership.* Responsible for annual revenue exceeding $300 Million.* Proven ability to collaborate, influence, negotiate, and build consensus across all levels of an organization and with the customer.Specialties: Program Management, Business Office, Profit and Loss, Quality, Engineering, Automotive, Cross functional team, Powertrain, Climate Control, HVAC, Radiator, Control, Compressor, Condenser, Seating, Poland, England, Mexico, Budget, Return on Sales, Return on investment, APQP, SREA, Systems, Statement of Work, Contract Manufacturing, Ford, General Motors, OEM, Tier 1, Tier 2, Contract Manufacturing.
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