Program Manager - Electronic Manufacturing Services
About The Position
The Program Manager III leads end-to-end execution of major engineering changes and product introductions for new and existing business. The role works with internal teams to develop strategies aligned with Gentex product development processes and customer requirements. It also serves as a technical and program leadership resource, mentors other program managers, and acts as a primary escalation point for significant risks involving cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer commitments. This role leads multiple product development programs involving new and existing technologies, from pre-sales support and product definition through launch and lifecycle execution. It establishes integrated plans and budgets, coordinates cross-functional governance, and ensures programs meet customer, quality, delivery, cost, and schedule expectations. The position is on-site at Gentex facilities and is not eligible for remote work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive product development and/or manufacturing experience within the applicable line of business.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs with significant customer engagement and business impact.
- Advanced working knowledge of program and project management methodologies, including risk management, cost control, schedule management, and cross-functional integration.
- Mastery of automotive standards and requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3–5 years of experience applying project/program management fundamentals in an automotive product development environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee multiple product development programs, including engineering changes and products with new and existing technologies.
- Support pre-sales activities, strategy, and product definition.
- Develop program scope and ensure product timing, quality, and delivery expectations are achieved.
- Identify, communicate, and drive resolution of program issues affecting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.
- Adhere to the Gentex product development process.
- Establish and manage integrated program plans and budgets, controlling costs and maintaining schedules across the product lifecycle.
- Promote manufacturing commonality, scalability, cost efficiency, and complexity reduction across product lines.
- Ensure new designs use proven parts, methods, and production-ready practices that balance innovation with manufacturability and long-term supportability.
- Lead program reviews, product launches, and cross-functional governance meetings with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams.
- Contribute to process improvement, product roadmap execution, and continuous improvement in program execution.
- Coach and mentor other program managers and promote program management best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and safety regulations, and promote and safely perform work in a safe workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
