Sr. Program Manager for Garrett Transportation I Inc. in Torrance, CA Responsibilities: Lead multiple projects, ranging from new technology development to production launch, which includes project initiation and scope definition partnering with business leadership team, management of program development, coordination of product design, validation, launch and post implementation support. Manage an engineering budget from annual forecasts to expenses control. Assess new product opportunities in alignment to business strategy led tasks including financial, technical feasibility analysis, creation, and evaluation of a detailed program schedule. Lead the transition of new products to production plant management and operations. Develop detailed project plans and manages a cross-functional team and extrapolate and communicate key project deliverables and due dates to the team. Implement a robust team communication strategy to direct the progress of the project according to the established development phases. Update management and customer on progress of programs. Lead and support execute value engineering and resourcing activities from ideation to implementation. Lead mitigation plans and recovery actions to address any issues compromising the program in quality, time, or cost. Provide accurate forecasts and management for the prototype, lab, and capital expenditure. Maintain accurate project information in the eLaunch database to update the cross functional community. Adheres to the phase gate methodology and processes. Lead, coach, and train team members in New Product Initiative (NPI) process. Oversee program costs to meet financial targets in operating income and investments costs. Monitor and ensure that product costs at launch are equal or better than that at the quotation stage. Ensure on-time spending of capital budget and closure of budget accounts. Control cost overruns, prevent need for premium freight, expediting costs, and scrap costs by successfully managing project timelines. Learn and maintain a thorough understanding of business functions to easily facilitate communication flow and decision-making process. Coordinate customer visits and attend meetings face to face at the customer location. Support the Program Management Operating System (Annual Operating Plan, Programs Reviews, Escalations, Presentations to the leadership team). Fulfilling responsibilities under IATF 16949.