Under general supervision from the Business Unit Manager, assumes responsibility for day-to-day program management of all activities and functions for a designated program team including developing, implementing and evaluating program policies, procedures and standards; determining program service levels and enhancements; providing technical advice to staff, other departments, and performs related work as required.

Establish program timing, cost tracking from SHOC hand off by working with New Business Manager and Engineering team. · Monitors and directs or performs day-to-day operations such as: · Monitoring and staying current with technological, financial, environmental, legal, and operational changes that affect the activities and APQP processes of the program · Assists and communicates (written) Capacity Planning requirements and studies from Customer requests and New Program Request for Quotes · Implements Escalation of Corrective Actions required, as necessary, for programs developing high-risk issues and concerns · Developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards where applicable for the assigned program · Interpreting and confirming compliance with all applicable customer specific requirements including the environmental requirements of the affected program · Conducting post-award change management reviews (ECN) with stakeholder team and maintaining life-cycle management of change documentation · Recommending and developing and carrying out improvements to the program to meet changing mission parameters and requirements · Developing systems and maintaining records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned activities · Assistance in developing new program function elements, including researching, compiling and analyzing supporting data · Representation of both program and the department in both internal and Customer meetings

• Reviewing (i.e., monthly check for customer specific requirements) and evaluating program and service delivery

• Promotes collaborative working relationships to the benefit of the program and the department

• Preparing a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, directives and other materials

• Assist in programs to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed

• Services and projects are being accomplished efficiently and effectively

• Prioritizing and allocating available program resources

• Goals and Objectives are met

• Performs administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis; may provide Gantt charts for program timing.

• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work with the use of the APQP.

• Maintain and tracks program costs within budgeted constraints of the corporation

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Bachelor’s degree with engineering / science major and 6 years experience or MBA + 3 years with work experience working with OEMs (GM, FCA, Ford, Nissan…)

• PMP desirable but not required

• Principles and practices of management

• Computer applications related to the work

• Techniques for effectively representing the company, including making effective presentations and dealing with a variety of individuals in person and over the telephone

• Managing multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines;

• Providing leadership and motivating cross functional teams

• Making effective presentations to individuals and groups;

• Preparing clear, concise and informative reports, correspondence and other written materials;

• Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines;

Under general supervision from the Business Unit Manager, assumes responsibility for day-to-day program management of all activities and functions for a designated program team including developing, implementing and evaluating program policies, procedures and standards; determining program service levels and enhancements; providing technical advice to staff, other departments, and performs related work as required.