Jaco Eygelaar
About Jaco Eygelaar
Jaco Eygelaar is a Platform Program Manager at Faurecia, with extensive experience in program management across various companies and regions. He has a background in mechanical engineering and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Current Role at Faurecia
Jaco Eygelaar currently serves as the Platform Program Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2018. He is based in Nanterre, Ile-de-France, France. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing platform programs, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals and are executed efficiently. His extensive experience in program management contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Jaco Eygelaar worked at Faurecia as a Program Manager from 2016 to 2017. During this year-long tenure in Nanterre, Ile-de-France, France, he managed various projects, contributing to the company's objectives in the automotive sector.
Career at Johnson Controls
Jaco Eygelaar has a significant history with Johnson Controls, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as a Senior Program Manager - Seating from 2013 to 2015 and as a Senior Program Manager - Interiors from 2010 to 2013, both in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Additionally, he worked as a Program Manager - Seating from 2003 to 2009, also in Milwaukee. His roles involved managing complex projects and leading teams to achieve strategic goals.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jaco Eygelaar has a solid educational foundation in engineering and project management. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology from 1992 to 1994. He furthered his education at the Project Management Institute (PMI), where he studied Management and Project Management from 2008 to 2009. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI, with the certification number 1250959.
Early Career and Engineering Experience
Jaco Eygelaar began his career in engineering at Shatterprufe as an Engineering Project Coordinator from 1999 to 2003 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He also worked at Arcelormittal South Africa, where he served as a Senior Designer from 1995 to 1998 and as a Student for 11 months in 1994. His early career provided him with a strong foundation in CAD design and mechanical engineering.