Plant Management Program Manager

SummaryThe Program Manager manages multiple projects from award through 90 days after SOP. Ensure that all tasks are progressing at a rate which will achieve the successful completion of a project which meets customer specifications, project timing, and financial requirements. Effectively communicates the status of the project within Flex-N-Gate and with the customer.Job DutiesProvide technical and project leadership in directing a cross-function team from concept to launchMeet project deliverables and project all requirements. Full knowledge of customer SOW and requirementsEffectively communicate project status and proactively manage riskActs as primary interface to customer for all project issuesMaintain project costs within the baseline budgets for BOM, tooling, and investmentDevelop and maintain a project timing charts depicting ability to meet customer’s milestonesEstablish countermeasures when the project deliverables are at riskInitiate, maintain, and publish the program open issues reportBuild and manage an effective teamInitiate the review of lessons learned/best practices of other programs and document new ones from each project.Supports internal and external cost cutting requirements.Has awareness of the importance of conformance with environmental policies, procedures, and with the requirements of the EMS.Has awareness of the significant environmental aspects of own work activities and the benefits of improved personal performance.Other duties as assignedThe incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.Requirements5 years of program management experience with engineered productsMultiple product launch experience in the automotive industry as a Tier 1 supplier preferredBachelor’s degree in technical degree preferredExperience in manufacturing processes or product development preferred Design, tooling or skilled trades experience in automotive manufacturing industry preferred