Program Manager

United States·Walkermid

OperationsProject Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Reporting level program status updates to the executive team. Including timing, quality and cost KPI’s Develop effective KPI’s to monitor teams launch status and performance.

Requirements Summary

Reporting level program status updates to the executive team. Including timing, quality and cost KPI’s Develop effective KPI’s to monitor teams launch status and performance.

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What We Offer

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The Program Manager acts in a leadership capacity to ensure that all aspects of the program management launch process meet internal and external customer requirements.

Responsibilities

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→Reporting level program status updates to the executive team. Including timing, quality and cost KPI’s
→Develop effective KPI’s to monitor teams launch status and performance.
→Provide project leadership and drive all aspects of program launch
→Lead a cross functional team to bring product design to production
→Serve as key customer contact for engineering, quality and launch teams
→Ensure customer deliverables and program timing are met
→Establish and maintain an open issue report and timeline
→Establish and maintain program files and retain in an orderly manner
→Facilitate and manage scope change activity
→Minimize project risk and inform Management appropriately
→Facilitates lessons-learned session at the conclusion of the launch as part of continuous improvement

Requirements

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Minimum of ten years’ experience in the automotive industry, preferably in stamping, welding, or assembly operations.
Minimum of five years’ of experience as a program manager
Minimum of five years’ of experience leading and mentoring a team.
Experience with estimating complex stamping and welding processes.
A proven track record of successfully launching large scale program on time and under budget.
Extensive experience with APQP, PAPP, PFMEA, Control Plans and GD&T
Experience with launching programs for GM and Honda as a tier 1
Experience with GM’s Mini-Match, MRD, MCR and PPAP process
Experience with Honda’s NMR process
Experience with Microsoft Office and Project required
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
Has high standards of performance for self.
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, welding, fabrication and assembly
Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Coordination and planning skills (Project Management)
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required.

What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.