Visteon University & Tech Centre Champion Lead

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At Visteon, the work we do is both relevant and recognized-not just by our organization, but by our peers, by industry-leading brands, and by millions of drivers around the world. That's YOUR work.

And, as a truly global technology leader in the mobility space, focused on building cross-functional AND cross-cultural teams, we connect you with people who help you grow.

So here, whatever we do is not a job. It's a mission. As amulti-billion-dollarleader of disruptive change in the industry, we areshapingthe future, while enabling a cleaner environment.No other industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place.

Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution.

Two major trends in the automotive industry - the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies - have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider focused exclusively on cockpit electronics - the fastest-growing segment in the industry.

And our team is ready for YOU. To show the world what you can do.

Mission of the role: To drive operational excellence and strategic alignment within the Tech Centre while building strong university partnerships that attract, develop, and retain top talent. This role splits the time between two core areas - being the Tech center Champion and driving the Visteon scholar program.

Tech Centre Champion:

Strategic and Financial Alignment

• Ensure the Tech Centre budget aligns with actual expenditure, fostering strategic financial management.

• Define Tech Centre strategy and competencies in line with organizational goals to provide clear direction.

Operational Health and Productivity

• Maintain optimal cost and performance per engineer, ensuring efficient resource utilization.

• Lead a smooth transition back to office, prioritizing productivity, and employee well-being.

• Optimize organizational structure by maintaining healthy layers and spans and establishing streamlined reporting lines.

• Monitor site-specific metrics for talent, productivity, quality, and finance.

• Drive productivity improvements by empowering functional leaders with necessary resources.

• Lead monthly Tech Centre Operating Reviews (TCOR), ensuring timely execution of action items.

• Develop a communication cadence (e.g., monthly manager meetings) for transparent dialogue on site and company-wide matters.

• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance Tech Centre operations.

University Partnerships and Scholar Program

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indian engineering universities, serving as the primary contact for collaboration.

• Manage the end-to-end scholar program for 3rd-year students through their final-year internships, ensuring alignment with Visteon's talent acquisition needs.

• Partner with internal teams to design and execute a learning curriculum aligned with skill requirements.

• Create and maintain a pool of Visteon trainers for the scholar program while leveraging external experts and vendors for training delivery.

• Organize hackathons, workshops, and guest lectures to engage students and faculty.

• Track performance metrics to align university relations with talent acquisition goals.

• Monitor education trends to continually enhance internship and early-career training programs.

Talent Development and Retention

• Forge partnerships with universities to drive innovation and talent acquisition.

• Develop personalized development plans for top and bottom performers within the Tech Centre.

• Implement job rotation schemes to enhance skill diversity across teams.

• Monitor and mitigate employee attrition proactively at the Tech center.

• Assess and enhance training programs to develop the Tech Centre's capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Budget vs. actual alignment achieved at the Tech center

• Layers and spans deviation within 10%.

• Employee pyramid deviation within 20%.

• Site productivity above threshold levels.

• Quality and depth of relationships with universities.

• Conversion rate of scholars to interns and full-time hires.

• Timely execution of program milestones (enrollment, assessments, learning modules).

• 5% job rotation annually.

Year 1 Performance Indicators:

• 100% adherence to the minimum in-office requirement (12 days/month).

• Operational cost continuously optimized with identified improvement opportunities implemented.

• Monthly TCOR reviews conducted with clear governance, timely circulation of minutes, and 100% follow-up on action items.

• First-level managers have no more than 2 sites reporting into them.

• Voluntary and involuntary attrition maintained within annual targets.

• University engagement strategy defined and executed, with measurable touchpoints to strengthen collaboration.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engg preferred.

• 12-14 years of experience, with expertise in managing Tech Centre operations and university partnerships.

• Proven track record in strategic financial management and operational productivity improvement.

• Experience leading campus or early-career talent programs in a complex multinational organization.

• Strong relationship-building skills, especially with academic institutions.

• Understanding of the technology trends in the Automotive industry

• Familiarity with technology platforms for learning, assessments, and operational management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Key Leadership Behaviors:

• Lead from the Front

• Inspire Change

• Result Orientation

• Agility and Adaptability

• Critical Thinking

Reporting Structure: This role will report to the Vice President of Software Engineering.

More Good Reasons to Work for Visteon Focusing on the Future

Our company strategy focuses on leading the evolution of automotive digital cockpits and safety solutions. This strategy is driven by constant innovation, and you will support our efforts through your role. We are recognized across the industry for innovation. We have a strong book of business that is expected to drive future growth, along with a customer base that includes almost every automotive manufacturer in the world.

Company Culture

Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees can develop their strengths and advance their careers while making a difference globally. Join us and help change the world and how we interact with our vehicles. Visteon is where the best technical talent creates the future. Learn more about our culture

About Visteon

Visteon is a global technology company serving the mobility industry, dedicated to creating a more enjoyable, connected and safe driving experience. The company's platforms leverage proven, scalable hardware and software solutions that enable the digital, electric, and autonomous evolution of our global automotive customers. Visteon products align with key industry trends and include digital instrument clusters, displays, Android-based infotainment systems, domain controllers, advanced driver assistance systems and battery management systems. The company is headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, and has approximately 10,000 employees at more than 40 facilities in 18 countries. Visteon reported sales of approximately $2.8 billion and booked $5.1 billion of new business in 2021.Learn more at .

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