Program Manager at Clarios, LLC in Holland, Michigan

Job Description:

What you will do:

The Program Manager will manage and lead commercial or product development program management for multiple programs. They will lead cross functional project teams and be responsible for profitable and timely execution according to budget and processes.

How you will do it:

• Leading Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) through Power D3 / ITP to launch program




• Demonstrating proficiency in the use of program management related processes (e.g. ITP/PowerD3) as applicable




• Understanding customer needs, requirements and specifications and leading teams to insure prompt response to customer inquiries




• Early identification of project risk and Initiation of mitigation plans




• Precise, effective and clear communication to all levels of organization




• Leading within a project (indirect leadership), enable and support others, personally engaged in coaching others for their development.




• Planning & conduction of Program Reviews




• Ensuring timeliness gate exits




• Making decisions and achieving results that are consistent with company and team values.

What we look for:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business




• Minimum 4 years' work experience in Program Management in Automotive or equivalent




• Proficient working experiences with the project management methods (e.g. Auditing, PMI standards, IATF standards, ...)




• Proficient working experiences with PM related tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Applications, APQP, Quality Systems)




• Proficient working knowledge of the production processes and areas, product designing and sales processes. Confident in dealing with the production and sales processes within his working environment

Preferred:

• PMP Certification or equivalent in certification or experience preferred




• Demonstrated Customer and Supplier relationship management




• Working knowledge of costing/quoting process




• Methodical knowledge in FMEA and SPC preferred




• Knowledge of manufacturing process specific to their products




• Knowledge of design and development process

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire


• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts


• Parental and caregiver leave programs


• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits


• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership


• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility


• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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