Program Manager

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.•Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for driving medium to large scale/complex enterprise programs on time, within budget and meeting all stakeholder requirements. This role will work cross-functionally in the delivery of projects including (but not limited to) NPI projects, operational excellence initiatives, production relocation projects, cost mitigation initiatives, and VAVE projects, etc. through planning, coordinating, and communicating between various departmental disciplines, to both internal and external customers. Activities will include but not be limited to those listed below: Project deliverables: Project Timing - Develop comprehensive project timing (Gantt-Charts) including roles and responsibilities, WBS, project milestones, and resource allocation Process Capacity / Capability – the ability to produce consistent, high-quality outputs PPAP Approval – drive the cross-functional team members to complete and submit on-time PPAP documentation until the full approval is received Product Fit, Function, End Quality - ensure a part's suitability and interchangeability throughout its lifecycle meets customer expectations and quality requirements Product Development - Utilize stage-gating product development processes to manage project requirements, timelines and meet technical and financial project objectives Budget Management - Create and manage project budgets ensuring adherence to financial targets. Monitor expenses and spending, track financial performance, and provide regular reporting to maximize project value Project Management – CPI Process Manage direct reports to company standards (if applicable) Adhere and perform project management duties in accordance with IATF 16949 and CVG P8.3 standards. Plan and Conduct Phase Exit Reviews Develop and track KPIs for the projects including risks and mitigation activities Responsible for PM common tools: Open Issues, MS Project Timing Plans, Project Budget, Tooling PO’s, Production Layout, Capacity Analysis, RASIC, DVP&R, PFMEA Coordinate sample & prototype requirements for pre-serial builds; culminating with PPAP and serial production and meeting start of production SOP dates. Manage Launch Costs and Capital Costs to budget Product Standards and routings to match quote Maintain all APQP documentation in CVG database Manage Effective Reporting Out process: Customer, Executive, Team Tooling management/design/costs/deliverables/invoicing Improving upon systems to accommodate the above activity Communication to all stakeholders in project Organize, develop, and maintain project documentation including project charters, schedules, process & quality documents, resource allocation, and status reports Coordinate, collect, and share Lessons Learned Change Management - Develop and execute change management activities to ensure the successful adoption of project outcomes. VAVE projects Champion process for monthly VAVE activity Communicate results to executive management/sales Manage VAVE projects assigned by PLM Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business with 5+ years of experience leading and managing medium to large scale, cross-functional projects in a B2B sales environment; equivalent combined education/experience considered.
Automotive or Commercial Vehicle Industry, OEM and/or major account experience preferred.
Experience working on projects in cross-functional team setting of engineering development & design, product development & validation, process development and validation, procurement, production scheduling, materials management, and other disciplines as needed.
Highly driven, self-directed, responsible, detail-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, project management and excellent follow-through skills
Strong customer service acumen with positive approach and demeanor, good initiative, negotiation, problem-solving, and closing skills.
Must be a quick learner with some technical acumen; able to readily absorb, understand, and apply technical product knowledge when engaging with customers and with cross-functional teams both internally and externally.
Team player able to work on a team and take direction, as well as an individual contributor able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with colleagues, customers and suppliers across multiple platforms and software, including written and verbal correspondence.
Raises issues and opportunities to improve project status and procedures proactively to allow risk mitigation and prompt problem resolution.
Fluent with MS Office including advanced Excel skills.
Travel to customer, supplier, and CVG locations - up to 30% annually.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Project Timing - Develop comprehensive project timing (Gantt-Charts) including roles and responsibilities, WBS, project milestones, and resource allocation
Process Capacity / Capability – the ability to produce consistent, high-quality outputs
PPAP Approval – drive the cross-functional team members to complete and submit on-time PPAP documentation until the full approval is received
Product Fit, Function, End Quality - ensure a part's suitability and interchangeability throughout its lifecycle meets customer expectations and quality requirements
Product Development - Utilize stage-gating product development processes to manage project requirements, timelines and meet technical and financial project objectives
Budget Management - Create and manage project budgets ensuring adherence to financial targets. Monitor expenses and spending, track financial performance, and provide regular reporting to maximize project value
Project Management – CPI Process
Manage direct reports to company standards (if applicable)
Adhere and perform project management duties in accordance with IATF 16949 and CVG P8.3 standards.
Plan and Conduct Phase Exit Reviews
Develop and track KPIs for the projects including risks and mitigation activities
Responsible for PM common tools: Open Issues, MS Project Timing Plans, Project Budget, Tooling PO’s, Production Layout, Capacity Analysis, RASIC, DVP&R, PFMEA
Coordinate sample & prototype requirements for pre-serial builds; culminating with PPAP and serial production and meeting start of production SOP dates.
Manage Launch Costs and Capital Costs to budget
Product Standards and routings to match quote
Maintain all APQP documentation in CVG database
Manage Effective Reporting Out process: Customer, Executive, Team
Tooling management/design/costs/deliverables/invoicing
Improving upon systems to accommodate the above activity
Communication to all stakeholders in project
Organize, develop, and maintain project documentation including project charters, schedules, process & quality documents, resource allocation, and status reports
Coordinate, collect, and share Lessons Learned
Change Management - Develop and execute change management activities to ensure the successful adoption of project outcomes.
VAVE projects
Champion process for monthly VAVE activity
Communicate results to executive management/sales
Manage VAVE projects assigned by PLM
Other duties as assigned by management.