Program Manager

Regal Rexnord • East Aurora, NY

12d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for product and market development activities for the Linear Motion Division’s Aerospace & Defense segment and East Aurora Manufacturing Site customer base. The role serves as the direct customer liaison, developing industry relationships, identifying growth opportunities, tracking emerging technologies, and coordinating the design and commercialization of industry solutions. The Program Manager works closely with the A&D Vertical Segment Business Unit Manager, Industry Manager, and Strategic / Key Account Managers, and may lead a globally distributed functional direct and extended reporting team.

The position plans and prioritizes cross-functional and global projects, develops program objectives and plans, and manages multiple programs from development through delivery. It develops customer-aligned business objectives, builds relationships across the business to advance opportunities and speed time to market, and improves processes and systems. The role analyzes market, business, and technical factors to solve complex problems, identifies and communicates risks, coordinates optimization efforts with functional managers, and conducts post-program lessons-learned evaluations.

This is a fully onsite role based at the designated Regal Rexnord office, primarily in an office environment with occasional time in manufacturing settings. Travel of up to 25% is required. English is required. Federal export-control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. Persons.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field, Marketing, or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years of related work experience in business development, engineering, or program management.
• Exceptional project management skills and a record of contributing to high-performance teams and developing strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Strong work ethic and proactive communication skills, including the ability to encourage candid conversations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and management skills; a positive, proactive, professional approach and a record of influencing key decision makers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to develop and present proposals to customers.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.com and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to develop complex solutions to meet customer requirements.
• English language proficiency.
• Willingness and ability to travel by all forms of transportation; travel up to 25% is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense segment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize cross-functional and globally executed projects; create and drive action plans, schedules, and assignments as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Aerospace & Defense segment and Cleveland customer base, providing thought leadership on complex issues.
• Manage projects as directed by the Sales Manager.
• Develop strategic business objectives aligned with customer needs and coordinate customer messaging with the marketing team.
• Build internal working relationships to close opportunities, accelerate speed to market, and capture value.
• Improve existing processes or establish new systems, and champion concepts or technologies in response to current and emerging customer challenges.
• Analyze market drivers, business impact, and technological feasibility to solve complex problems.
• Cultivate existing customer relationships and prospect for potential customers.
• Develop program objectives based on technical specifications, customer requirements, and internal needs; create timelines, schedules, and program plans.
• Manage multiple programs from development through delivery.
• Identify risks and communicate them clearly to others.
• Work with functional managers on optimization efforts to meet deadlines.
• Conduct post-program evaluations and document lessons learned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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