Electronics Program Manager

Flex-N-Gate; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is actively looking for an Electronics Program Manager in Allen Park, Michigan. The role involves managing multiple electronics projects from award through 90 days after SOP. Candidates should possess significant experience in program management and a strong technical background.

Key responsibilities include tracking project costs, ensuring deliverables within customer specifications, and acting as the primary customer interface. Flex-N-Gate offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of program management experience with electronics products.
• Experience in multiple product launches in the automotive industry.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team from concept to launch.
• Communicate project status and manage risks.
• Interface with the customer for project issues.

Skills

Program management experience

Electronics products knowledge

Customer focus

Project management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Polarion ALM

ASPICE

APQP

Job description

Flex‑N‑Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Electronics Program Manager manages multiple electronics projects from award through 90 days after SOP. The role ensures that all tasks progress at a rate which will achieve the successful completion of a project that meets customer specifications, project timing, FNG processes, and financial requirements. The manager effectively communicates project status within Flex‑N‑Gate and with the customer.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Ethics and Integrity
• Timeliness
• Team Work
• Project Management
• Effort and Budget Estimation
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Electronics Development Knowledge
• Leadership
• Analytical

Job Duties

• Provide project leadership in directing a cross‑functional team from concept to launch
• Meet project deliverables and all requirements, with full knowledge of customer SOW and specifications
• Effectively communicate project status and proactively manage risk
• Act as the primary interface to the customer for all project issues
• Track project costs within baseline budgets
• Develop and maintain project timing charts depicting ability to meet customer milestones
• Establish countermeasures when deliverables are at risk
• Initiate, maintain, and publish the program open issues report
• Coordinate an effective team
• Initiate review of lessons learned/best practices from other programs and document new ones for each project
• Support internal and external cost‑cutting requirements
• Maintain awareness of significant environmental aspects of own work activities and improve personal performance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5 years of program management experience with electronics products
• Multiple product launch experience in the automotive industry
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or ten years of project management experience
• Knowledge of Polarion ALM, ASPICE and APQP
• Project Management Professional certification is preferred

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance, and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new‑hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.