Our client is a World Class Tier I automotive supplier that has a plant located southwest of Winchester, VA has an immediate need to fill their position of Program Manager. This company is a multi billion dollar company with over 22,000 employees globally. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years HANDS ON experience working as plant level Program or Launch Manager or similar within the Tier I automotive environment. A BS degree highly preferred.
Job Description
Our client is a World Class Tier I automotive supplier that has a plant located southwest of Winchester, VA has an immediate need to fill their position of Program Manager. This company is a multi billion dollar company with over 22,000 employees globally. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years HANDS ON experience working as plant level Program or Launch Manager or similar within the Tier I automotive environment. A BS degree highly preferred.
- Manage business relationships with a single client or two small clients
- Responsible for ensuring the overall success of new program launches including interfacing with internal/external disciplines.
- Aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts.
- Develops new business and expands product line.
- Develop Business Case Reviews
- Complete financial assessment of the program including early identification of anticipated costs and revenues
- Develop cross functional team and communication plan
- Hold weekly program team reviews to review open issues and timing
- Review customer supplier ratings and feedback
- Development of appropriate action plans to improve where necessary
- Develop Lessons Learned / Best Practices with a cross-functional team
- Hold Management Gateway Reviews (MGR)
- Create Program Timing Plans
- Manage ideas and timing within the OI Roadmap
- Manage ECN/RFQ’s for the program to ensure that timing objectives are met
- Lead the program team utilizing the company’s Global Development and Launch System software
- Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations
Qualifications
- Experience working for a Tier I Automotive supplier to FORD preferred
- Candidate must have worked as Program Manager or similar with direct exposure to working with the Client.
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Minimum 5+ years required
- Able to work well in a team environment
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have Daimler/MBUSI experience
Position located southwest of Winchester, VA
Exceptional Salary, Bonus and Benefits!!