Sr. Specialist, Corporate Governance

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA  

Yazaki is looking for a Sr. Specialist to join our Corporate Governance team in Canton, MI.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. 

The Kian Project Manager oversees the evaluation and assessment of all KIAN submissions and subsequent approvals. They will be the process owner of all KIANs, including ownership of multiple KIANs simultaneously. The KIAN Project Manager will take inventory of current phase of each KIAN, and what needs to be completed in order to achieve approval. They will partner with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and plant managers to ensure proper process is followed. The KIAN Project Manager will have strong financial and business acumen, project management, and process improvement skills. They will maintain the documentation of core business systems and processes and keep them updated when changes and innovation occur. Their job is to understand and describe in writing the best way to accomplish KIAN requests.

*KIAN is an internal investment request to our corporate headquarters

What you will be doing:

• Analyzes, maintains, and improves organizational performance.
• Uses a variety of skills, including project design, leadership, and management to ensure performance and process development.
• Acts as a process analyst, business strategist, and project supervisor on KIAN processes.
• Has strong understanding of Japanese working culture.
• Analyzes current practices and develops business process improvements.
• Implements changes in workflows, structures, and teams to ensure continuous company performance.
• Oversees MSD SharePoint site and owns implementation and update of necessary documentation.
• Understands the latest management methodologies and embodies top leadership principles and styles.
• Investigates shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes.
• Provides project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key responsibilities and objectives.
• Actively leads projects and provides individual contributions after key projects have been identified.
• Demonstrates thought leadership through participation or leadership of stakeholder/advisory groups and presentations.
• Consults with leaders and teams across to identify, diagnose, and problem solve organizational development and effectiveness problems and solutions; communicates ideas and opinions to other members of leadership.
• Collaborates with other stakeholders to enhance productivity and staff satisfaction.
• Trains, mentors, and guides team members in new processes.
• Stays up to date with developments in management and process optimization.
• Translates strategies into program/project plans including scope management, stakeholder engagement, and deliverables.
• Displays a sharp eye for identifying weak points in processes and organizational structures.
• Proficient in negotiation, problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Expertise in communication, leadership, and teamwork.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approval Authority Chart – own, maintain, update Approval Authority Chart based on organization, threshold and process changes – ownership of process document and Approval Authority Chart
• Delegation forms – Delegation forms are submitted for approval delegation requests.  This position will review request, complete the Delegation form and submit for approval.  Upon approvals, send completed form to requester

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in business, finance, or related field
• PMI certification preferred
• 5-7+ years related experience
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
• Ability to be on call as required

What we can provide you:

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• A diverse team of experts
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• An engaging and supportive work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• Hybrid work schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.