Program Manager

MAHLE•Troy, MI

22d

About The Position

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving new R&C Thermal Management programs from concept to launch. You will be responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the project plan. You will actively manage the program to ensure budget, deliverables, timing, and targets are met. You will initiate all necessary support activities for the rest of the Product Life Cycle and contribute to enhancing program management knowledge for new Program Managers.

Requirements

3-5+ years of Program Management experience leading new product launches in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving programs from kickoff through production launch.
Strong background working with suppliers, production readiness activities, APQP, launch management, and change management processes.
Ability to influence and drive results across multiple functions without direct authority, while effectively managing stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, HVAC, or similar product-based industries; heat exchanger or thermal management experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead programs from concept to launch by interfacing, coordinating, and supporting cross functional teams across several disciplines such as engineering, quality, logistics, and purchasing
Manage and interface with internal global, regional, and functional teams in regard to program
Organize and execute Project Plan (project structure; project phases, schedule and milestones; project organization, etc.)
Obtain commitment from all core team members for complete Project Plan
Organize and execute Project Meetings (weekly team meetings, project reviews, quality gates, etc.)
Track, manage, oversee and report on all program deliverables (financials, quality, timing, technical specifications, etc.) and status
Manage consolidated program costs, profitability, and budget
Manage, drive, and own timing and change management deliverables
Provide “voice” to and from the customer (in alignment with Sales), serve as filter, and drive consensus on all technical aspects between customer and company objectives
Define and assure customer reimbursements
Ensure application of all standardized methods, tools and forms (PDP 2014, APQP)
Provide consistent and accurate status reports periodically to management as applicable (PSF, CSF, Red project reports, Launch review reports)