Program Manager

Nemera

$115K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5 years' experience in Project Management
  • Strongly preferred understanding of Automation in manufacturing
  • Familiarity with lean and continuous improvement practices
  • Knowledge of injection molding, tooling, materials, and processing

Responsibilities

  • Utilize technical experience to validate product tooling and automation designs
  • Maintain interaction with manufacturing for design modifications
  • Create, execute, and revise project work plans as necessary
  • Direct project teams and act as main contact for suppliers and clients
  • Manage operational aspects of projects and assign responsibilities
  • Review team deliverables prior to client submission
  • Apply methodologies and enforce compliance with project standards
  • Partner with Quality department for engagement reviews and assurance procedures
  • Manage project budgets and analyze profitability metrics
  • Identify business development opportunities related to projects
  • Conduct regular project status meetings and communicate updates to management
  • Provide technical support to Sales team
  • Lead cross-functional teams to introduce new programs into lean manufacturing
  • Estimate and revise costs for molding/assembly programs and direct modifications as needed
  • Communicate effectively with clients to assess needs and solutions

Benefits

  • Work in a clean manufacturing environment with PPE requirements
  • Moderate noise level expected
  • Some travel may be required
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Purpose: Program Manager provides successful new and existing product introduction through effective utilization of communication, project coordination and people management skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Utilizes technical experience to validate product tooling and automation design approach.
  • Maintains strong interaction with manufacturing environment to support products and equipment design modifications on existing business.
  • Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Directs project teams as the main point of contact for suppliers and customers.
  • Manages daily operational aspects of a project, including identification of resources needed and assigning individual responsibilities.
  • Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
  • Effectively applies current methodology and enforces project standards by complying with project guidelines and company standards.
  • Partners with the Quality department to prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
  • Manages project budget, analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
  • Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
  • Holds regular status meetings with project team and communicates relevant project information to management.
  • Provides technical knowledge to customer in support of Sales team.
  • Leads cross functional teams in the development and introduction of new programs into the lean manufacturing environment.
  • Estimates or revises costs on existing or new molding/assembly programs and directs modifications and changes to existing molds from customer revisions.
  • Works with the engineering team to acquire equipment prices for new or revised programs.
  • Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
  • Adheres to company safety policies.
  • Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5 years' experience in Project Management
  • Understanding and experience with automation in manufacturing industry strongly preferred
  • Understanding of lean and continuous improvement practices
  • Understanding of injection molding, tooling, materials, processing, etc.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
  • Clear and well organized oral and written communication
  • Be able to motivate others to a common goal
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Works in an office and clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel
  • Some travel required

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5 years' experience in Project Management
  • Understanding and experience with Automation in manufacturing industry strongly preferred
  • Understanding of lean and continuous improvement practices
  • Understanding of injection molding, tooling, materials, processing, etc.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
  • Clear and well organized oral and written communication
  • Be able to motivate others to a common goal
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications


Additional Information

POSITION RANGE: $115,000 - $125,000 Salaried(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

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