Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the Business Unit Manager, assumes responsibility for day-to-day program management of all activities and functions for a designated program team including developing, implementing and evaluating program policies, procedures and standards; determining program service levels and enhancements; providing technical advice to staff, other departments, and performs related work as required.

NATURE OF ASSIGNMENTS / DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish program timing, cost tracking from SHOC hand off by working with New Business Manager and Engineering team.
• Monitors and directs or performs day-to-day operations such as:
• Monitoring and staying current with technological, financial, environmental, legal, and operational changes that affect the activities and APQP processes of the program
• Assists and communicates (written) Capacity Planning requirements and studies from Customer requests and New Program Request for Quotes
• Implements Escalation of Corrective Actions required, as necessary, for programs developing high-risk issues and concerns
• Developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards where applicable for the assigned program
• Interpreting and confirming compliance with all applicable customer specific requirements including the environmental requirements of the affected program
• Conducting post-award change management reviews (ECN) with stakeholder team and maintaining life-cycle management of change documentation
• Recommending and developing and carrying out improvements to the program to meet changing mission parameters and requirements
• Developing systems and maintaining records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned activities
• Assistance in developing new program function elements, including researching, compiling and analyzing supporting data
• Representation of both program and the department in both internal and Customer meetings
• Reviewing (i.e., monthly check for customer specific requirements) and evaluating program and service delivery
• Promotes collaborative working relationships to the benefit of the program and the department
• Preparing a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, directives and other materials
• Assist in programs to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed
• Services and projects are being accomplished efficiently and effectively
• Prioritizing and allocating available program resources
• Goals and Objectives are met
• Performs administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis; may provide Gantt charts for program timing.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work with the use of the APQP.
• Maintain and tracks program costs within budgeted constraints of the corporation
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with engineering / science major and 6 years experience or MBA 3 years with work experience working with OEMs (GM, FCA, Ford, Nissan…)
• PMP desirable but not required
• Principles and practices of management
• Computer applications related to the work
• Knowledge of the interior trim lifecycle.
• Techniques for effectively representing the company, including making effective presentations and dealing with a variety of individuals in person and over the telephone
• Managing multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines;
• Providing leadership and motivating cross functional teams
• Making effective presentations to individuals and groups;
• Preparing clear, concise and informative reports, correspondence and other written materials;
• Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, independent judgment within general policy and legal guideline
• Communicates effectively with co-workers, superiors, customers and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Salary : $93,000 - $99,000