POSITION / TITLE: Program / Project Manager
SALARY: $70k-$75k
LOCATION: Auburn, AL
The Program/Project Manager manages all aspects of new program introduction and launches to ensure a timely and effective implementation.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Assist in the development of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
- Coordinate activities with global colleagues to ensure an effective hand-off of projects
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Report and escalate issues to management as needed
- Successfully manage the OEM customer relationship with engineering, purchasing, SQE's and other technical staff to complete the DVP&R, resolve technical issues, and coordinate engineering changes
- Prepare gate presentations, progress reports, and present status to the OEM customers as required
- Responsible and has authority to take action to ensure that the Quality of the product meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Other duties as assigned by the General Manager
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of automotive industry experience in a hands-on program management related role for a Tier 1 supplier
- Prior experience with Automotive OEM's required, including a track record of successful interaction with Customers and ability to communicate with senior-level customer staff at automotive OEM's
- Experience with VDA standards and practices and with the PPAP (AIAG) process
- Experience with automotive stampings and assembly preferred
- Position requires approximately 30% travel (both day and overnight trips)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; Experience working in SAP preferred
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit
- Exposure to plant environment, including elements such as noise, dust, heat, or cold
