Program Manager-Battery

ALKEGEN•Detroit, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager - Battery is responsible for leading new product launch programs in all aspects, from program award, or 'Request for Quotation' in some cases, until after Start of Production. In this key role the Program Manager will liaise with the customer and several internal facing roles to coordinate design, development, validation, industrialization, commissioning, launch, and startup of new products. This role will manage a cross functional, indirect reporting team, and will report to the Global Director – Products, Programs, and Application Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline (master’s degree is a plus)
At least 5 years strong experience in Program Management
3 to 5 years of experience in Program and/or Product Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other technical disciplines
Proficient in program management methodology and software (MS Project, SharePoint, etc.)
Highly effective cross-functional team management
Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to executive leadership
Previous experience working with Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 automotive suppliers is required, with a strong preference for candidates coming directly from a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.
Experience with APQP processes required
Experience with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 requirements required
Exceptional writing and editing skills combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with glass and ceramic fibers preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate a cross functional program team (R&D, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Quality, Operations, SIOPs, Engineering) and define team members' objectives and assignments
Develop, execute, and monitor timelines that align with customer deliverable dates and internal milestones
Act as a liaison with the customer program and engineering team to capture scope changes to provide feedback on impacts to financials (price, capital, tooling) and timing
Drive alignment to industry standard requirements including AIAG APQP, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001
Facilitate periodic Product and Program Reviews with customer teams detailing timeline status, critical path migration, program risks and mitigations, and other critical topics
Work with internal team to proactively identify product risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure launch success
Manage internal capital acquisition requests, budgeting, and spending to deliver the project on time, at or under budget
Ensure smooth transfer of the product and process to the Operations team, facilitating a “turnkey” ready to run process with a product that meets Alkegen and customer requirements
Facilitate regular Product & Program Reviews to the management team detailing timeline status, critical path migration, program risks and mitigations, and financial status