Program Manager (Gerente de Lanzamientos)

Piston Interiors - Jaropamex Acuña; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Piston Interiors - Jaropamex Acuña is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee pre-production build events, coordinate materials tracking, and manage sample requests to support build quantities. You will translate customer requirements into executable programs, ensure milestones are met, and drive PPAP and Run at Rate compliance.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, address risks with data-driven countermeasures, and maintain strong communication with customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University.
• 3–5 years of seat and/or Interior Trim experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and Excel; strong Excel skills and data handling.
• 80% English requirement as part of daily work.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-production build events with timelines, material orders/trackers and sample requests to support build quantities/trackers.
• Translate customer program requirements into achievable program plans and inform customers when milestones are in jeopardy with recovery plans.
• Launch all new development or active maintenance program changes on time to meet customer delivery schedule and PPAP/Run at Rate requirements.
• Resolve cross-functional issues by engaging other managers, developing plans, and making timely decisions based on facts.
• Develop plans and track completion of APQP and PPAP information and monitor risk with viable countermeasures.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

• Manage pre-production build events with timelines, ensure that materials are ordered/trackers and sample requests to support build quantities.
• Translate customer program requirements into achievable program plans that satisfy both Irvin and the customer. Inform customer’s in writing when program milestones are in jeopardy and provide recovery plans.
• Manage pre-production build events with timelines, material orders/trackers and sample requests to support build quantities/trackers.
• Launch all new development or active maintenance program changes on time to customer delivery schedule while achieving customer PPAP and Run at Rate requirements.
• Resolve departmental cross-functional issues by engaging other managers, developing plans, and making timely/synchronized decisions based on facts.
• Manage the engineering change process, by tracking the EO, Tear Down, NPI and Implementation
• Participate on the Executive review , Gate Review, Program Look Ahead .
• Develop plans and track the completion of APQP and PPAP information.
• Use sound judgment and provide risk assessment/viable countermeasures to Irvin PM management early enough to allow for proper assistance when required.
• Confirm that team members are holding consistent weekly comunication meetings and that the Team Member are well informed , check that 4M's matrix is updated .
• Visit customer locations & plants during major milestone events to support the teams when required.
• Participate in improving the Program Management Department by performing special projects and achieving agreed upon objectives.

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University

3-5 years of seat and/or Interior Trim experience preferred with expertise in driving complex projects and program deliverables and managing distributed development teams preferred.

Seat and/or Interior Trim experience highly preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Project and Excel / 80% English