Program Manager

Program Manager

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for program management throughout the entire product life cycle (from pre-acquisition through end of production); providing customer acquisition support for new programs; leading program-related communications, and taking full program management ownership of related activities performed by multi-disciplined cross functional teams. Primary objectives are to manage timing, quality, and financial results of programs from start to finish, to enthuse the customer with the performance of the product and the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna's expectation for awarded programs. The individual must possess 3+ years of program management experience with a verifiable record of results within the automotive industry along with a strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including ASPICE, Functional Safety, and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Primary point of communication interface to the customer for the respective program(s).

2. Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for the decision making process. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands customer's business and speaks their language. Develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.

Responsible for supporting the preparation and business case review of quotations for customers. Responsible for supporting quotes targeting profitable and / or strategic business opportunities, performing contract reviews when awarded, and lessons learned analyses for lost business opportunities.

4. Cohesively aligns with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products and features as well as competitive information within their respective product group.

5. Owns program management through complete product life cycle from concept, quoting, program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, postproduction performance, & lessons learned utilizing the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process :

Preparation and communication of program status meetings to management steering committee and escalation of critical issues.

Coordinating / monitoring project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget including expense / tooling / capital, production, quality deliverables, corrective action initiatives, conducting risk analyses, and implementing required counter actions.

Full program management ownership of program-related functional activities : quoting, purchasing, product engineering, quality, manufacturing / launch management, and achieve program budgets & financial targets.

Lead global Change Management System through an understanding of design, specs, costs & timing, and ensure due dates are met.

6. Manage Series Production Phase including claims management, change management & continuous improvement, VA / VE activities, and execution of ongoing price negotiations / adjustments.

7. Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).

a. Automotive SPICE v3.1, Functional Safety ISO 26262, and CyberSecurity ISO 21434 standards

8. Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

9. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.

Customers and Business Interfaces :

Internally : Management ME - ME management team members and global / regional functional leads

Internally : General Managers of the ME divisions / Program Managers / Senior Program Managers / Senior Manager Program Management

Externally : customers (OEMs) and suppliers

The above is intended to describe the key internal / external customers and supplier groups of this position.

Authorities :

Prepare Gate review presentation material for own programs and support such preparation for other PMs for Q, SD, SP and CD gates.

Conduct regular program status reviews in order to understand detailed status and to challenge the teams and assist in decision making.

Communicate / negotiate with customers / suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing

Gate keeper for Program Management processes, systems, tools, and drive continuous improvements supporting the business case objectives.

Requirements, Qualifications & Competencies :

1. Must possess a combined 3+ years of project / program management experience along with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry. Must possess ability to lead / direct assignments and development of program managers. Project management certification preferred.

Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent (3 additional years of related technical experience in addition to experience referenced above). Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred.

3. Strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including Automotive SPiCE, Functional Safety, and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities.

4. Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred.

5. Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint); must be / become proficient in company & customer systems.

6. Business Acumen : Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability; ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with team.

7. Entrepreneurial Drive for Results : The ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment. Need to have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others. Tireless work ethic is a given.

8. Influencing & Communication Skills : Keen listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal & external groups can be forged and developed quickly. Comfortable communicating both formally and informally with senior executives and communicate openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout MPT & customer organizations.

9. Technical / Functional Understanding : Able to serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others; demonstrate a breadth of technical / functional knowledge outside of core specialty; provide others with opportunities for technical growth; develop the technical competence of others as a way to achieve results; hold people accountable for technical excellence.

The above is intended to describe the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, qualifications and competencies. For identifying the competencies please also refer to Magna's core & functional competency's set.

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