Program Manager

Magna International, Inc.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead customer communications and drive the full program lifecycle from concept through launch. You will coordinate with product management, engineering, and sales to ensure profitable opportunities and robust program execution.

The role requires strong cross-functional skills, a solid automotive background, and proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of the Magna Global Program Management System (GPMS) is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of program management experience in automotive industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; cross-functional exposure is required.
• Strong MS Office skills; familiarity with customer systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary communication with the customer for the program.
• Develop quotes and business cases for customers.
• Oversee quotes for profitability and perform contract reviews.
• Coordinate with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales for feedback.
• Manage the full program lifecycle from concept to launch and post‑production.

Skills

Program management

Customer communication

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GPMS

Job description

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What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a combined 5 years of program management experience along with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry. Bachelor's degree Required or equivalent (6 additional years of related technical experience in addition to experience referenced above). Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred.Strong technical background that may include knowledge of powertrain systems & components (including 4WD/AWD, fluid pressure & controls, stampings & castings) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities.Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint); must be/become proficient in company & customer systems.Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred.Strong Financial acumen, considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary point of communication interface to the customer for the respective program(s).
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for the decision‑making process.
• Actively listens, probes, and identifies concerns.
• Understands customer's business and speaks their language.
• Develops credibility, loyalty, trust, and commitment.
• Responsible for leading the preparation and business case review of quotations for customers.
• Responsible for ensuring quotes target profitable and/or strategic business opportunities and performing contract reviews when awarded.
• Cohesively aligns with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products and features as well as competitive information within their respective product group.
• Owns program management through complete product life cycle from concept, quoting, program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, post-production performance, & lessons learned utilizing the Magna Global Program Management System (GPMS):Preparation and communication of program status meetings to management steering committee and escalation of critical issues.
• Coordinating / monitoring project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget, production, quality deliverables, and corrective action initiatives.
• Full program management ownership of program-related functional activities: quoting, purchasing, product engineering, quality, manufacturing / launch management, & finance/budget.
• Manage Series Production Phase including claims management, change management & continuous improvement, VA/VE activities, and execution of ongoing price negotiations / adjustments.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must understand the financial aspects of the business.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Powertrain