Senior Program Manager

Freudenberg Group; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in the United States is seeking a project-focused engineer to drive new business development and manage design/material change projects through the product life cycle.

You will coordinate with Product Engineering, Quality, and Metrology, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery within budget while maintaining customer communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience.
• Specified years of industry-relevant professional experience.
• Relevant certifications, system experience, and training.

Responsibilities

• Guides cross-functional engineering projects from concept to milestones with clear communications.
• Tracks schedules across the Product Life Cycle and applies relevant methodologies.
• Manages internal and external supplier relationships to meet budgets and milestones.
• Collects prototype submissions and new launch production documentation from suppliers.
• Vets customer prototype and production submissions through the Quality department.
• Coordinates with Product Engineering, Quality, and Metrology during prototype kickoff to determine measurements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Offers guidance, provides project milestones, communications, and facilitation to the cross-functional team for engineering projects related to new business development and existing design/material change management
• Tracks, monitors, and manages projects through providing schedules throughout the Product Life Cycle and applying relevant methodologies
• Manages internal and external supplier relationships to ensure completion of projects and milestones that stay within defined budget
• Collects prototype submissions and new launch production documentation from internal and external suppliers
• Vets customer prototype and production submissions through the Quality department
• Coordinates with Product Engineering, Quality, and Metrology departments during prototype kick-off to determine equipment measurements, techniques, and product layout
• Identifies and manages the resolution of deviations from the quote/contract or defined project agreement, while determining risks
• Ensures the product is launched on‑time, at or under budget, and with consideration to material cost
• Serves as primary interface to the customer, with support from the cross-functional team, through providing updates and tracking reports
• Communicates variances in project budgets, plans, and schedules with Product Marketing and Management

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience
Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
Professional-Level English language skills preferred

Communication & Collaboration

Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Value for Customers

Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.

Innovation

Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.

Drive & Execution

Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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