Program Manager

Clarios

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
  • Minimum 8 years in Program Management, preferably in Automotive
  • Experience with project management methodologies like PMI and IATF
  • Skilled in PM tools such as Microsoft Office, APQP, and Quality Systems
  • Strong knowledge of production, design, and sales processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple project teams for commercial and product development
  • Utilize ITP/Power D3 methodologies to guide project launches
  • Identify and mitigate project risks early in development
  • Maintain clear communication across all organization levels
  • Conduct Program Reviews and ensure timely project gate exits
  • Support team members through coaching and indirect leadership
  • Deliver results aligned with company values

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision care coverage with a 401(k) plan and company match from day one
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee perks
  • Parental and caregiver leave programs
  • Comprehensive benefits including paid time off and disability insurance
  • LEED-certified HQ location with a cafeteria and gym
Full Job Description
What you will do:
The Program Manager will manage and lead commercial or product development program management for multiple programs. They will lead cross functional project teams and be responsible for profitable and timely execution according to budget and processes.

How you will do it:
• Leading Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) through Power D3 / ITP to launch program
• Demonstrating proficiency in the use of program management related processes (e.g. ITP/PowerD3) as applicable
• Understanding customer needs, requirements and specifications and leading teams to insure prompt response to customer inquiries
• Early identification of project risk and Initiation of mitigation plans
• Precise, effective and clear communication to all levels of organization
• Leading within a project (indirect leadership), enable and support others, personally engaged in coaching others for their development.
• Planning & conduction of Program Reviews
• Ensuring timeliness gate exits
• Making decisions and achieving results that are consistent with company and team values.

What we look for:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
• Minimum 8 years' work experience in Program Management in Automotive or
equivalent
• Proficient working experiences with the project management methods (e.g.
Auditing, PMI standards, IATF standards, ...)
• Proficient working experiences with PM related tools (e.g. Microsoft Office
Applications, APQP, Quality Systems)
• Proficient working knowledge of the production processes and areas, product
designing and sales processes. Confident in dealing with the production and
sales processes within his working environment

Preferred:
• PMP Certification or equivalent in certification or experience preferred
• Demonstrated Customer and Supplier relationship management
• Working knowledge of costing/quoting process
• Methodical knowledge in FMEA and SPC preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing process specific to their products
• Knowledge of design and development process

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What you get:
  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
  • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
  • Parental and caregiver leave programs
  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
  • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility


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