Tracks the customer's requirements from the AQP (Advanced Quality Planning) stage through the final PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) approval.
Works closely with Engineering, Quality Control, and Production to resolve any internal, supplier, or customer driven issues or questions in a timely manner.
Manages project from start to finish ensuring a very timely delivery to include the development of tooling, bills-of-material, and work instructions as well as any quality related documentation needed by the customer.
Provides oversight for all aspects of the launch including operations, development, and product and project management.
Supervises the day-to-day management of all phases of the Program including requirements gathering, design, development, test, and implementation.
Develops and/or reviews the estimates and assumptions for the project's schedule, effort, and cost using established estimating models, best practices, and past experience.
Communicates frequently with senior management to provide project risk analysis, status, and analysis of requirements that might impact strategic direction.
Collaborates with teams to identify and document detailed requirements, process flows, and data sources.
Measures and monitors progress at clearly defined points in the process to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceeds expectations, customer requirements and schedule, budget, and quality.
Develops project plans taking into account all aspects of product launch including but not limited to marketing programs, software readiness, sales preparation and training, customer support readiness.
Manages and resolves issues across multiple teams, countries, and plants as well to ensure timeliness and success of product management
Champions issue resolution meetings to promote on-time delivery of solutions.
Coordinates all aspects of the business relating to the product line by acting as a liaison to Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales.
Assures timely and effective product delivery by proposing and monitoring product progress through contributing organizations and functions in order to monitor costs, curtail delay and correct any in- process issues.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 5 years' experience in Automotive industry with 2 years in Program Management
Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment
Requires minimal supervision. Manages a multi-functional area
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to manage diverse internal customers
Strong analytical, problem solving, process thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to lead and negotiate solutions that balance technical capability, cost, and time, against business need
Highly Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities
Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Project management software
Experience in Product Life Cycle (PLM); Project Management tools (LPMP) and AS400 is preferred
Ability to build a rapport with other departments as needed to work collaboratively with those responsible for the quality control of raw material, plant product specifications and production schedules; and the operating crew.