Program Management Manager

Thai Summit America Corporation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation in Howell, Michigan is seeking a seasoned Program Management Manager to oversee multiple cross-functional programs, supervise the Program Management Department, and ensure launches align with TSAC procedures, timing, and customer requirements.

The position requires 10–15 years of automotive/manufacturing experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong MS Office and PLEX ERP skills, and exceptional communication to drive KPIs, budgets, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing & sales, business management or relevant field.
• 10–15 years of automotive/manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, APQP, PPAP and SPC.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; ERP experience with PLEX.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Develop and manage program activities, ensuring milestones, resources, and timelines are effectively coordinated
• Work closely with project managers to ensure successful execution of individual projects within the program
• Act as the primary point of contact for program-related communication with senior leadership, stakeholders, and external customers
• Communicate program status, progress, risks, and dependencies to senior management and key stakeholders
• Drive regular program status updates and provide actionable insights to all stakeholders
• Complete annual performance reviews
• Active participation of open monetary issues
• Participate in interviews of new hires
• Support company safety rules and compliance to excellence standards
• Ensure APQP procedures are followed
• Monitor our scorecard in OEM portal
• Ensure customer SOW, key milestone and budget are met

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Marketing & Sales, Business Management or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLEX ERP

Job description

Are you a hard working individual with a positive attitude? We’d love to meet you. Let’s talk!!

Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

At Will Employer. EEOC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Michigan Job Listings

Position:Program Management Manager

Location: Howell, MI

Job Id:358

# of Openings:1

Program Management Manager

Primary Job Function:

Lead and oversee multiple cross-functional programs and projects within the organization. Supervise Program Management Department. Ensure programs are launched in accordance to TSAC procedure, program timing and customer requirement. Track key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead and manage complex, large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Develop and manage program activities, ensuring key milestones, resources, and timelines are effectively coordinated
• Work closely with project managers to ensure successful execution of individual projects within the program
• Act as the primary point of contact for program-related communication with senior leadership, stakeholders, and external customers
• Communicate program status, progress, risks, and dependencies to senior management and key stakeholders
• Drive regular program status updates and provide actionable insights to all stakeholders
• Complete annual performance reviews
• Active participation of open monetary issues
• Participate in interviews of new hires
• Support company safety rules and compliance to excellence standards
• Ensure APQP procedures are followed
• Monitor our scorecard in OEM portal
• Ensure customer SOW, key milestone and budget are met
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Marketing & Sales, Business Management or relevant field is strongly preferred
• A minimum of 10-15 years’ relevant experience is required. Experience within the automotive/manufacturing industry management teams is strongly preferred
• Strong capability with Microsoft Office applications is required
• Strong capability with ERP systems (particularly PLEX) is required
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to learn new systems/databases
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with varying levels of management and internal departments
• Coordination and collaboration with internal departments as well as the ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Must have knowledge of GD&T, APQP, PPAP, and SPC

Training Requirements or Equivalent:

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Ability to use a phone and computer keyboard
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environment

This job description is NOT intended to be all inclusive and by signing this job description the employee acknowledges that they may be required to perform other reasonably related duties assigned by their direct Manager, or other Managers within the facility.

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