On-Site Program Manager – Product Development

Gentex Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate product development for engineering changes, leading cross-functional teams to meet internal and customer requirements. On-site role with responsibilities spanning program initiation, scope development, cost and schedule management, and regular customer communications.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of related experience in product development or manufacturing, with a strong foundation in project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of product development and/or manufacturing experience applicable to the designated line of business.
• Working knowledge of project or program management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, kick-off and lead multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.
• Develop the program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.
• Responsible for communication and escalation of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.
• Manage, monitor, and control cost and schedules of the assigned programs.
• Promote commonality of manufacture for economy of scale and complexity reduction.
• For new designs, utilize parts, methods, and practices, which are practical and realistic in actual production.
• Works with and leads program launch meetings with internal departments.
• Communicates and holds regular updates with the customer as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate product development for engineering changes, leading cross-functional teams to meet internal and customer requirements. On-site role with responsibilities spanning program initiation, scope development, cost and schedule management, and regular customer communications.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of related experience in product development or manufacturing, with a strong foundation in project management