Cerberus Capital Management

Senior Program Manager - Technical

Cerberus Capital Management$110K — $130K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years of project management experience or a Master's with 5 years, or 10 years of experience in the field.
  • At least 3 years of direct leadership experience.
  • Ability to manage complex programs in a matrix organization.
  • Experience with software/hardware integration and automotive software development.
  • Understanding of agile methodologies, specifically with Jira.

Responsibilities

  • Develop program scope, budgets, and schedules according to leadership intent.
  • Perform critical path analysis using project management tools like Microsoft Project and Jira.
  • Utilize best practices to enhance products, services, and processes.
  • Lead resolution efforts for complex problems, often without precedents available.
  • Manage regular program Configuration Change Board meetings and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct risk investigations and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Communicate program status effectively to senior management and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee wellbeing
  • Opportunity for domestic and international travel (25%)
  • Dynamic working environment with exposure to senior leadership
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a matrix organization
Full Job Description
Position Overview

International is seeking a Senior Program Manager 6 Technical to initiate, plan, execute, control and close product programs and manufacturing insourcing programs for commercial vehicles.

Under the direction of the Program Management Organization (PMO) leadership, you will provide comprehensive management of multiple product development programs. The individual will lead cross-functional teams to complete tasks and deliverables and be responsible for success of the program toward achieving quality, schedule and financial targets.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of leading program teams in a matrixed organization structure, and success in leading without direct authority in a fast-moving dynamic environment. Ultimate responsibility for the success of the program toward achieving financial, timing and performance targets resides with the Senior Program Manager.

Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed program scope, budget and schedules based on leadership intent
  • Develop detailed program schedules and perform critical path analysis using Microsoft Project and other project planning software including cPlace and Jira
  • Use best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products, services or processes
  • Leading resolution of a wide range of complex problems in innovative ways, including issues where precedent may not exist
  • Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
  • Leading a recurring program Configuration Change Board (CCB)
  • Corrective action implementation
  • Leading Risk and Issues investigations and mitigation
  • May instruct, coach or provide informal guidance to colleagues with less experience
  • 25% domestic/international travel including: South America, Mexico and Europe
  • Regularly presents program status to senior management and Executive level audiences
  • Identifies needed resources for cross functional program teams
  • Manages the program from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal and external customers
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of technical project/program management experience
  • At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

  • Master's degree and at least 5 years of technical project/program management experience
  • At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

  • At least 10 years of technical project/program management experience
  • At least 3 years of lead experience
Additional Requirements
  • Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
  • Ability to immediately take control of large, complex programs, with minimal guidance
  • Experience with programs developing Software/Hardware together for integration into products
  • Understanding of development process for automotive functional software
  • Understanding of HIL, Bench, on-vehicle Software and Calibration development / maturity
  • Understanding and experience with agile development, including use of Jira for sprint planning
  • Experience managing a program with teams in different regions / time zones / cultures
  • PMP or PgMP strongly preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt training and/or certification preferred
  • Master of Business Administration strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of program finance
  • Self-starter and skilled problem solver who follows through
  • Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Proficiency in Swedish, Portuguese and/or German is a plus
  • Ability to make real-time decisions in the absence of complete or perfect information
  • Experience managing product and/or manufacturing programs for North America Truck OEMs, Heavy Equipment manufacturing, or Aerospace/Defense product development or other capital goods business-to-business industries strongly preferred
  • Ability to work in a centralized Program Management Office separate from traditional function areas (i.e. Production, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, etc.)
Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About Cerberus Capital Management

Cerberus Capital Management is a private equity firm that specializes in distressed investing. The firm was founded in 1992 by Steve Feinberg and William L. Richter. Cerberus has invested in a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, real estate, and retail. The firm is known for its aggressive approach to investing and has been involved in several high-profile deals, including the acquisition of Chrysler in 2007.
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