Gentex Corporation

Program Manager

Gentex Corporation • $100K — $120K *
Zeeland, MI 49464In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 7+ years of product development or manufacturing experience in the relevant industry.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs with customer impact.
  • In-depth knowledge of program/project management methodologies and risk management.
  • Familiarity with automotive standards and requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development programs for new and existing technologies.
  • Support pre-sales activities and product definition.
  • Develop program scope to meet quality and delivery expectations.
  • Proactively resolve program issues related to cost and timing.
  • Ensure adherence to Gentex product development processes.
  • Manage integrated program plans and budgets for cost control and schedule adherence.
  • Conduct program reviews and cross-functional governance meetings.
  • Contribute to process improvement and continuous program execution.

Benefits

  • On-site work at Gentex facilities; no remote work option available.
  • Opportunities for coaching and mentoring within the organization.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Manager III is responsible for leading end to end execution of major engineering changes and product introductions in support of new and existing business, working with internal teams to develop strategies in alignment with Gentex product development processes and customer requirements. The Program Manager III serves as a technical and program leadership resource, mentoring other program managers and acting as a primary escalation point for significant program risks related to cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer commitments.

Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead and oversee multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.


  • Support pre-sales activities, strategy, product definition.


  • Develop program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.


  • Proactively identify, communicate, and drive resolution of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.


  • Adhere to the Gentex product development process.


  • Establish and manage integrated program plans and budgets, ensuring disciplined cost control and schedule adherence across the product lifecycle.


  • Promote manufacturing commonality, scalability, cost efficiency, and complexity reduction across product lines, ensuring new designs leverage proven parts and production ready practices.


  • Ensure new designs leverage proven parts, methods, and production ready practices that balance innovation with manufacturability and long-term supportability.


  • Lead program reviews, product launches, and cross functional governance meetings with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams.


  • Contribute to organizational initiatives related to process improvement, product roadmap execution, and continuous improvement in program execution.


  • Coach and mentor other program managers, establishing and promoting best practices in program management.


  • Other duties as assigned.


HOW YOU'LL DO IT

  • Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.


  • Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.


  • Project Management - Applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage and meet project requirements.


  • Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.


  • Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.


WHAT TO BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.


  • 7+ years of progressive product development and/or manufacturing experience within the applicable line of business.


  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs with significant customer engagement and business impact.


  • Advanced working knowledge of program and project management methodologies, including risk management, cost control, schedule management, and cross-functional integration.


  • Mastery of automotive standards and requirements.


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


WHAT WILL HELP

  • At least 3-5 years of experience applying project/program management fundamentals in an automotive product development environment.


About Gentex Corporation

Gentex Corporation is a leading supplier of automotive electronics and related products. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced electronic systems and components for the automotive industry, including automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, smart mirrors, and other advanced driver-assist systems. Our products are used by major automakers around the world, and we are committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are also a leading supplier of fire protection products, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Gentex Corporation is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, and has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Gentex Corporation
Size
4,998 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$347.5 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ
GNTX
* Ladders Estimates

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