Program Manager, OEM

Pittsburgh Glass Works • Rochester, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Program Management is responsible for cross-functional management, coordination and delivery of all projects that are assigned to him/her on time and on budget at a level of quality that is acceptable to both Vitro and external customers. The Program Manager uses the OEM Product Development & Launch Process and the systems described within that process. The Program Manager has primary responsibility to ensure successful OEM program launches and projects as assigned by the Director. This includes meeting project timelines as specified at acceptable cost and quality to satisfy the needs of both Vitro management and the appropriate OEM customer.

Requirements

• A four-year engineering degree or comparable program management experience with large OEM customers.
• A minimum of three years lead experience on successful launches.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Interpersonal skills of team participation, influencing others, negotiation skills, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Safety-orientation.
• Customer service focus.
• Results-oriented.
• Proficient in the Microsoft office suite of products: EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.
• Strong understanding of APQP/TS systems.
• Ability to work without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point contact for interaction between Vitro and customer APQP systems.
• Provide Vitro with the Voice of the Customer while also promoting within the customer how Vitro will satisfy their requirements for a successful launch of their new products.
• Utilize both internal and external functions and resources to generate program deliverables.
• Communicate in weekly/monthly Standard Work with management as outlined in the OEM Product Development & Launch Process to advise launch status, mitigate risks and ensure successful launch.
• Responsible for customer product development processes from prototype through program launches to ensure customer requirements are met in both service and quality.
• Ensures compliance to all APQP/TS16949 requirements for all programs under management.
• On time gate review/approval, with program scorecard metrics in good standing.
• Successful transfer of program accountability to the responsible manufacturing facility at the final gate review of the launch process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level