Program Manager - Seating

Lear Corporation • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

As a member of the Program Management team, the Program Manager will be responsible for:
The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Program Execution - drive the cross functional team to accomplish program deliverables while utilizing the Lear Program Management Process and disciplines
Drive Accountability to the APQP process
Lead customer meetings
Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business
• Program Manager experience
• Excellent organizational skills; task oriented, accurate, and efficient
• Proficiency with standard software applications (MS Excel, Word, Power point, Project), and familiarity with other web-based applications. Training on Lear internal systems will be provided
• Professional communication skills; verbal and written
• 5-10 years of automotive experience and firm grasp of APQP principles
• Proven record of managing within cross functional teams and matrix style organizations
• Ability to travel supporting plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico

Nice To Haves

• MBA
• Seating or interior experience
• Experience working with General Motors

Responsibilities

• Program Execution
• Drive Accountability to the APQP process
• Lead customer meetings
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees