Overview: Reporting to the Director of Program Management, the program management team manages changes in product (new introduction or continual improvement of existing), process (innovations, business applications, etc.) and strategic initiatives (localization, vertical integration, supply partnerships, new markets, etc.). The team applies product and business knowledge with financial acumen to advance the organizations goals for all the three product groups of Aftermarket, Commercial Vehicle, and Automotive OEMs.
ENTRY LEVEL
The Project Manager interfaces with internal and external customers, engineering, operations, sales, quality, finance and purchasing departments. The PM interacts with and reports program status to senior management, in various forms, on all programs to ensure a successful product launch.
Key Responsibilities:
โขManagement of assigned programs using the APQP-based, gated Program Management System, R-PROMS.
โขAct as an ambassador for the company as you interact with our customers and provide excellent project delivery services.
โขManage the end-to-end Engineering Change Request (ECR) lifecycle for internal and external stakeholders, driving technical validation and cross-functional approvals through to successful implementation and closure.
โขFacilitate the creation of a robust project statement of work and associated business plan.
โขDrive the program team to use product and business knowledge combined with financial acumen to improve the project schedule, profitability, and quality metrics.
โขSupport maintaining IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 accreditation.
โขWork cross-functionally to ensure program information is tracked and released correctly, using the proper management systems such as PLEX, Microsoft TEAMs, Sharepoint and other similar management tools.
โขHold weekly program reviews and scheduled gate reviews with the leadership team.
โขAchieve PM KPIs.
Requirements & Qualification:
โขBachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant professional experience, in business, engineering, product/design development.
โข1-3 Years of automotive or relevant project management/coordination experience.
โขAutomotive OEM experience with Ford and GM - desirable.
โขSeating and associated components experience - desirable.
โขBusiness and financial acumen to build profitable product lines.
โขStrong customer orientation as a trusted, collaborative and productive partner.
โขResults and detail-oriented: holds self and others accountable for commitments.
โขKnowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, facilities, and equipment.
โขExpertise in problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis for continual improvement perspective.
โขExperience in PLEX ERP software system preferred.
โขKnowledge of APQP-based, gated project management systems.