Program Manager
Job Number: 64790
Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Newaygo, MICHIGAN, US, 49337
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise lights the path to innovation, safety, and styling.
Your Responsibilities
* Responsible for all aspects of assigned programs.
* Work is complex, difficult in character, and requires independent problem solving with general direction and guidance from corporate strategy and goals.
* Superior leadership abilities are required to manage multiple programs.
* Work requires program responsibility for certain critical programs based on large sales volume and/or strategic importance.
* Ensures full team participation and that all groups involved understand all the demands for the successful launch of a program.
* Ensures customer and Company requirements are met.
Who we are looking for
* Responsibility for overall program technical and financial issues.
* Provides expert technical and financial leadership in coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing efforts of cross-functional program teams including individuals from Engineering, Sales, Product Development, Quality, Purchasing and Manufacturing.
* Gains support for and develops program objectives/deliverables. Ensures full team participation and that all groups involved understand all the demands for the successful launch of a program.
* Demonstrates expertise in all customer systems as required to support programs in launch.
* Documents and monitors program objectives per PMP by means of open issue lists, milestone reviews, and launch readiness reviews.
* Participates in continuous improvement efforts of PDP/PMP processes to support world-class launches.
Your preferred qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of six years experience in the automotive industry required.
* Demonstrated superior leadership abilities in managing multiple programs to meet goals (quality, cost, and delivery of programs) from concept through launch.
* Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity.
* Demonstrated financial skills to prepare budgets, develop and understand financial aspects of program deliverables.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others towards departmental goals.
* Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc.
What we offer
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.
* Beautiful environment in Riverside town with fishing, camping and sports recreation.
* Great Benefits at 30 days.
* Full prorated Vacation after 30 days.
* Tuition Reimbursement.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
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