Program Manager

Purem by Eberspächer; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Purem by Eberspächer seeks a Senior Program Manager to drive EBIT for the customer business unit, shape strategy, and lead program execution in automotive manufacturing.

You will need a Bachelor's in Engineering or a related field, at least 3 years in program management, 10 years in a manufacturing supplier setting, travel flexibility, and proficiency with SAP, MS Project and MS Office; occasional domestic and international travel. Cross-functional leadership and timely delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, sales, or closely related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in program management.
• Minimum ten years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing, preferably in an automotive setting.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally by car or plane.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE.
• Customer strategy development.
• Direct program management methodology in direct report group.
• Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation.
• Manage and grow customer relations.
• Manage quote activity for new business.
• Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. This includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management.
• Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports.
• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / Eberspaecher polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Objective of the Position:

Primary function is to manage the EBIT for the customer business unit. Provide input to customer strategy and rough planning.

Essential Accountabilities:

The position incumbent ensures, that

• Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE.
• Customer strategy development.
• Direct program management methodology in direct report group.
• Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation.
• Manage and grow customer relations.
• Manage quote activity for new business.
• Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. This includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management.
• Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports.

Secondary Accountabilities:

The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / Eberspaecher polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales or closely related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in program management.
• Minimum ten years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing preferably in an automotive setting.
• Ability to travel domestically or international by car or plane.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.