Senior Program Manager - Technical

Navistar, Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors USA in Lisle, Illinois, seeks a Senior Program Manager – Technical to lead complex product and manufacturing insourcing programs for commercial vehicles. You will manage multiple development programs, directing cross-functional teams to meet quality, schedule, and financial targets.

The role requires proven leadership in a matrixed organization, the ability to drive programs without direct authority, and responsibility for program success across time, cost, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of technical project/program management experience.
• 3+ years of lead experience.
• Master's degree or 10+ years of experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed program scope, budget and schedules based on leadership intent.
• Develop detailed program schedules and perform critical path analysis using Microsoft Project and other project planning software including cPlace and Jira.
• Use best practices to improve products, services or processes.
• Lead resolution of a wide range of complex problems with minimal precedent.
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Lead a recurring program Configuration Change Board (CCB).
• Implement corrective actions and lead risk and issues investigations and mitigation.
• Travel 25% domestically/internationally (South America, Mexico, Europe).
• Present program status to senior management and executives.
• Identify needed resources for cross-functional program teams.
• Manage the program from initiation through delivery with internal and external customers.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional

Jira

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

cPlace

Jira

Job description

Position Overview

International is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Technical to initiate, plan, execute, control and close product programs and manufacturing insourcing programs for commercial vehicles.

Under the direction of the Program Management Organization (PMO) leadership, you will provide comprehensive management of multiple product development programs. The individual will lead cross-functional teams to complete tasks and deliverables and be responsible for success of the program toward achieving quality, schedule and financial targets.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of leading program teams in a matrixed organization structure, and success in leading without direct authority in a fast-moving dynamic environment. Ultimate responsibility for the success of the program toward achieving financial, timing and performance targets resides with the Senior Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed program scope, budget and schedules based on leadership intent
• Develop detailed program schedules and perform critical path analysis using Microsoft Project and other project planning software including cPlace and Jira
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products, services or processes
• Leading resolution of a wide range of complex problems in innovative ways, including issues where precedent may not exist
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
• Leading a recurring program Configuration Change Board (CCB)
• Corrective action implementation
• Leading Risk and Issues investigations and mitigation
• May instruct, coach or provide informal guidance to colleagues with less experience
• 25% domestic/international travel including: South America, Mexico and Europe
• Regularly presents program status to senior management and Executive level audiences
• Identifies needed resources for cross functional program teams
• Manages the program from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal and external customers

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of technical project/program management experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 5 years of technical project/program management experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 10 years of technical project/program management experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• At least 10 years of technical project/program management experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to immediately take control of large, complex programs, with minimal guidance
• Experience with programs developing Software/Hardware together for integration into products
• Understanding of development process for automotive functional software
• Understanding of HIL, Bench, on-vehicle Software and Calibration development / maturity
• Understanding and experience with agile development, including use of Jira for sprint planning
• Experience managing a program with teams in different regions / time zones / cultures
• PMP or PgMP strongly preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt training and/or certification preferred
• Master of Business Administration strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of program finance
• Self-starter and skilled problem solver who follows through
• Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Proficiency in Swedish, Portuguese and/or German is a plus
• Ability to make real-time decisions in the absence of complete or perfect information
• Experience managing product and/or manufacturing programs for North America Truck OEMs, Heavy Equipment manufacturing, or Aerospace/Defense product development or other capital goods business-to-business industries strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a centralized Program Management Office separate from traditional function areas (i.e. Production, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, etc.)

Benefits and Compensation

• This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing.
• You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
• The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of theTRATONGROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

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