Program Planning Manager – Series

About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz.

This is what we stand for:

• Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead.
• Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world.
• Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion.

Your Role

As a Program Planning Manager – Series, you will be at the heart of managing series production operations, ensuring seamless communication and execution between Munich Electrification, our customers, and production partners. You will collaborate closely with internal teams at ME to synchronize forecasts and align deliveries. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our customers (including some of the world's leading OEMs) and our Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners, addressing all topics related to production planning, forecasting, change management, and supply chain coordination. Your responsibilities will span the entire series production phase, including managing customer escalations and planning spare parts for end-of-life support. By ensuring efficiency, precision, and customer satisfaction, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional results that meet both customer expectations and our company standards.

Your future tasks at a glance

• Act as the key interface between Munich Electrification and customers during series production
• Manage and implement change requests, ensuring alignment with customers and seamless integration into production
• Synchronize customer forecasts with production planning to meet demand efficiently
• Lead customer escalations, resolving challenges with urgency and professionalism
• Collaborate with EMS partners to optimize production planning and capacity management
• Review and validate the Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturing accuracy
• Monitor and evaluate EMS performance to drive improvements
• Plan and coordinate the production and delivery of spare parts for end-of-life products

What You Bring With You

• Successfully completed a University degree in engineering, business management, or a related field (experience in supply chain or production management is a plus)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in production program management or a related role, preferably within the automotive or electronics manufacturing industry
• Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, take ownership, and drive them to successful completion
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is a plus
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process optimization.

Our Offer & Benefits

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment

Benefits:

• Trust-based working hours and hybrid work
• Adequate and competitive compensation
• Pension Plan/Bonus
• Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass
• Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day
• Public transport ticket
• Bike-Leasing via Business Bike
• Experience various inspiring and fun team events
• ME-branded clothing
• Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year)