Program Manager

We are creating a culture of service.  We empower others to grow, rise and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.

 

As the primary customer contact, the Program Manager will own, lead and orchestrate the resources of the program to deliver on the contractual obligations to the customer. This is a direct-hire, full-time opportunity, reporting to the Sr Program Manager.

 

• The primary tasks for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to clearly define project scope and confirm alignment with the customer.

• Manage the customer to minimize project scope creep.

• Lead the cross-functional team through the execution of DMS Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) launch process.

• Develop and obtain cross-functional commitment to a credible plan to deliver the program within scope.

• Lead and drive accountability within the cross-functional team.

• Execute re-occurring cross-functional team meetings to ensure team members have clear expectations of program deliverables and team is aligned with customer expectations.

• Eliminate surprises by fostering cross-functional communication and coordination of with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, MP&L, Quality and Finance.

• Ultimately accountable for managing program launch plan to execute customer and internal deliverables.

• Develops a deep understanding of customer-specific and governmental regulations specific to the product/program.

• Monitor engineering-related activities to ensure product or program design/cost objectives are met.

• Prepare and present program status at monthly internal and customer program Gate review meetings and escalate any program scope risk.

• Proactively track and manage program risk and opportunities.

• Preside over regular, cross-functional team change control meetings to seamlessly implement engineering changes.

• Proactively escalate to solicit management support for any risk of not delivering to project scope.

• Insist on a “both/and” approach to team member delivery on tasks, as opposed to an “either/or” approach with a careful eye to resource requirements to meet commitments.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related technical field is required

• (7+) years of experience in corporate and/or business-settings.

• Experience in a disciplined Program Management environment based on logical program task sequencing and the mutual reliance of different functions represented on the team.

• Must possess extensive knowledge and experience in Launch processes - from cradle-to-grave.

• Ability to present complex information and convey messages in a manner appropriate for different levels of the internal and customer organizations.

• Experience in leading/closing technical and financial negotiations.

• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment where change is common.

 

• Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.

• Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.

• Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.

• Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.

• Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.

• Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.

• Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.

• Ability to lead and motivate teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to work in a cross-functional team.

 

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility