Program Manager (Body Controls)

The program manager acts, in accordance with company and PMI standards, as the business leader to accomplish project objectives and to manage the project from business award to successful new product launch (GDPIM phases 3 through 8) to insure customer satisfaction. This position is expected to deliver financial commitments by overseeing issues relating to quality and cost, as well as controlling the budget, tracking financial status and adhering to the program schedule with set customer milestones. The program manager will steer information concerning project issues within company by creating awareness and driving resolution within the involved projects team - Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing. The position will coordinate and manage the interface with customers and suppliers to foster clear understanding of the requirements and deliverables. The program manager will also retain responsibility for product after launch to ensure performance to minimum standards for productivity, quality, warranty, profit and other similar metrics, and pursue continuous improvement of these metrics A bachelors degree in project management, engineering or related technical field required. Knowledge of APQP safe launch plans. Previous experience as a program manager for an automotive OEM or supplier PMP is a plus! Previous FORD experience is desired Visa Requirements: U.S. Citizens / Green Card Holder Contact: Donald Phillips https://www.linkedin.com/pub/donald-phillips/b9/512/229