Job PurposeThe Program Manager is responsible for the effective Management of multiple Programs and/or Projects through the Project Life Cycle, tracking the progress and report their results; Providing support for new programs; Leading program-related communications, and taking full program management ownership of related activities performed by multi-disciplined cross-functional teams.
Primary objectives are to manage Projects and Programs knowledge areas from start to finish, to exceed shareholder's expectations with the performance of the product and the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Customers' and EnerSys expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Primary point of communication interface to the shareholders for respective Programs (local, regional or globally)
- Prepare documentation and coordinate cross functional PDTs meetings to monitor, control, and provide clear direction, communication and feedback on program tasks.
- Prepare and report Project & Program Status and ensure requirements are met.
- Responsible for leading Project Managers within the same Business Unit area effectively
- Cohesively aligns with other departments and communicate market needs, engineering status, and requirements.
- Owns program management through complete product life cycle from concept, product development, supplier selection, launch, post-production performance, and lessons learned utilizing Global Product Development Process (GPDP)
- Coordinating / monitoring Programs and project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget, production, quality deliverables, and corrective action initiatives.
- Full Program Management ownership of project and program-related functional activities: purchasing, engineering, testing, quality, manufacturing / launch management, and finance/budget.
- Support continuous improvement projects, VA/VE activities
- Follow Change Management through the GPDP
- Represent Project Management Office as needed at Program, interdepartmental, Operations and Business unit meetings.
- Support the PMO on new ideas and continuous improvement plans defining better processes as needed
- Motivate and facilitate multi-disciplined teams.
- Accountable for Projects and Programs P&L
- Define direct reports Personal Business Plans
- Accountable for PLM report and maintenance for assigned projects and programs.
- Lessons learned database maintenance
QualificationsThis position contains supervisory responsibilitiesRequired- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 7 + years of experience of cross-functional exposure with a progression within project management, product engineering, or manufacturing engineering with a verifiable record of results within the automotive or similar industries
- Proven experience with Project Management Methodology
- Must have a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities and their required deliverables.
- Demonstrated leadership capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge on PLM systems
- Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal functional areas and external groups can be forged and developed quickly.
Preferred- Global experience/exposure is strongly preferred.
- APQP, PMP experience
- Familiarity with battery technologies
General Job Requirements- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
