Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

“A key support role ensuring program execution continuity and future scalability in a global automotive environment.”

As Deputy Program Manager, you will support the execution of automotive electronics programs in a global, cross‑functional environment. You will assist Program Managers in ensuring delivery aligned with quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting program planning, tracking, and coordination across engineering, industrial, purchasing, and quality teams.
Consolidating program status, risks, and action items, and driving timely follow‑up.
Supporting issue resolution and decision‑making through clear communication and structured reporting.
Contributing to workload balancing and operational continuity within the team.
Preparing materials for internal reviews and management reporting.

This role offers growth opportunities with increasing responsibility based on experience.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

You are a structured and proactive professional with experience in project or program environments and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key competencies include:

Experience in program or project coordination, ideally in automotive or industrial contexts
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional and international teams
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk awareness

Proficiency in Japanese, English; additional languages are a plus

A technical background or familiarity with automotive development processes is an advantage.

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.