Program Manager
- Lead and manage Simultaneous Product and Process Development (SPPD) teams to ensure successful new product launches by establishing goals and objectives for each functional group and monitoring performance.
- Lead and manage Current Products (CP) teams to ensure successful implementation of internal and customer-driven product changes by establishing goals and objectives for each functional group and monitoring performance.
- Develop and/or manage project timing, capital requests (CERs), capital budgets and product objectives (cost, weight, performance etc.).
- Manage programs/projects from the study phase through the evaluation phase of the SOP4.4K process meeting the project schedule and ensuring proper submission of SOP4.4K deliverables.
- Develop and update program metrics using standardized reporting tools and other methods as required.
- Provide periodic updates to the SPPD Executive Committee.
- Develop QOS metrics for programs, projects and team performance and provides regular updates.
- Communicate regularly with all functional areas, including engineering, sales, marketing and supply chain management personnel regarding project goals, issues, and accomplishments.
- Lead customer program launch meetings once the program has been accepted and resourced in the customer's organization.
- Coordinate communication between various divisions, joint ventures, engineering groups, and customers as required.
- Have frequent interface with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure return on investment strategies are maximized.
- Ensure manufacturing strategies are in alignment with program objectives.
- Be responsible for development and execution of program launch plans to assure there is a plan for every part of the bill of material.
- Facilitate development of cost models in generating customer proposals based on review of customer expectations, optimized sellable PN strategy and freight considerations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in program management, engineering, or business required.
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, marketing, or business with at least 5 years of project management experience in an Industrial business environment, preferably in the commercial vehicle industry.
- Accounting and Financial planning skills desired.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft Office environment (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint), MRP (QAD) systems and PLM software (Teamcenter).
- Flexibility to travel overnight as required.
Benefits We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.
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