Program Manager

Purem by Eberspächer•Novi, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this role is to manage the EBIT for the customer business unit, provide input to customer strategy, and assist with rough planning. The position incumbent ensures the acceptance or rejection of a program/program portfolio at kickoff based on ECE goals, develops customer strategy, directs program management methodology within the direct report group, facilitates program management continuation and enterprise implementation, manages and grows customer relations, handles quote activity for new business, manages EBIT and deviations from target (including risk, milestone, and issue management), and monitors/reports adherence to program management methodology for indirect reports. Additionally, the role involves conducting all business activities within legal requirements, supporting HSE policies, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in relation to TS16949 and ISO 14001, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales or closely related field.
Minimum three years’ experience in program management.
Minimum ten years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing preferably in an automotive setting.
Ability to travel domestically or international by car or plane.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Proficient in SAP.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.
Analytical - Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
The ability to follow-up on projects and ensure all items are completed on time with all necessary data required and supporting documentation.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Ability to be self-motivated and to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to effectively present information to customers, supplier, coworkers and management.
Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Ability to work as a Team Member towards overall company objectives. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Communicate and present proper information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Customer Service – Ability to manage difficult customers Responds promptly to their needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets other’s attention.
Interpersonal skills - Focuses on solving conflict.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions based on gathered facts; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process, Makes timely decisions.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity, respect and consideration.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but must be able to direct and manage non-supervisory team members.

Responsibilities

Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE.
Customer strategy development.
Direct program management methodology in direct report group.
Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation.
Manage and grow customer relations.
Manage quote activity for new business.
Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. This includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management.
Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports.
Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / Eberspaecher polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
Other duties as assigned.