Program Manager
We are currently in search of a Program Manager to join our Program Management department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).
The Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing multiple projects, meeting customer demands, achieving overall project timing, and meeting financial targets. You will be required to lead a project team from development through series production, acting as the primary point of communication between the customer and the project team.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Work together with internal management teams and customer management teams to plan, develop, control and direct the projects
- Lead across functions to ensure on time delivery of the right products that meet quality standards to the customer
- Coordinate ongoing analyses of projects and development activities to identify cost saving opportunities, quality improvements, and process improvements
- Support sales teams in presenting new technologies and products to existing customers and current products to potential new customers
- Provide technical direction and serve as the point of contact for design engineering and process / manufacturing engineering
- Learn and use the Marquardt Product Development Process
- Plan programs with multiple technical components, track budgets and timelines, and prepare / present status reports for management
- Manage the Engineering Change Notice (ECNs) needed for the project(s), being the Gate Keeper of the ECN process
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field5+ year of experience in Project / Program Management5+ year of experience in Project / Development Engineering preferredAutomotive industry experienceAdvanced skills managing projects, including planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, delegating work, and developing employeesAdvanced computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, MRP software and PLM software is a plusStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredStrong Presentations skills. Must be able to present to large and small groups including project teams, management and customersBasic accounting and budgetary skillsCore Values We Admire :
Integrity – We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externallyFlexibility – You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolvePartnership – You’re the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve resultsInnovation – You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technologyPursuit of excellence – You strive to be the bestWhat We Offer :
Innovative products and diverse customer baseCompetitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal timeGenerous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching)Support and resources to continue learning and trainingTuition reimbursement programAmazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and successSupplier discounts on GM, Stellantis, Toyota, and BMW