Program Manager

Job description

Scope The Program Manager manages all aspects of program development from concept through launch, ensuring successful execution in timing, engineering, testing, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee program execution to achieve the organization’s strategic goals.

- Define scope, set goals, create roadmaps and timelines, and oversee the execution to ensure all milestones and budgeted targets are achieved.

- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure all efforts align with objectives.

- Allocate resources effectively across the various teams, manage program budgets, and track spending.

- Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, resolve conflicts, track open issues, and ensure corrective actions are completed.

- Keep all stakeholders informed of program progress, status, and any issues.

- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement and efficiency.

- Champion the quoting process (including timing and deliverables) for prototypes and production.

- Lead design-for-manufacturing initiatives and provide ongoing feedback to stakeholders.

- Manage all testing and prototype related activities ensuring standards and maintained and requirements met.

- Oversee kickoff and approval of purchased components, tooling, gauges, and fixtures.

- Participate in specification, sourcing, and negotiation of assembly and tooling contracts in collaboration with Process Engineering.

- Approve tooling and line equipment for payment after successful in-house trials.

- Arrange and authorize packaging development with packaging and process engineering teams.

- Coordinate process sign-off and ensure readiness for production.

- Work with the Quality Department to prepare and review PPAP submissions.

- Initiate and coordinate new program releases and engineering changes through the production ECN system.

- Ensure containment and stabilization of new processes and parts prior to full production.

- Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, product drawings, control plans, and design reviews.

- Liaise directly with customers (engineering, purchasing, project teams) regarding feasibility, risks, and the Statement of Work.

- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and applicable customer specific requirements.

- Work in a safe manner at all times.

- Adopt, practice, and support Kaizen principles and concepts including GEAR activities.

- Follow all Company procedures and policies and work in compliance and conform to standards.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

- A bachelor’s degree or diploma in an engineering discipline.

- Minimum of 3 years of related experience managing or supporting programs in a complex manufacturing environment.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.

- Experience with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier program launches is an asset.

- Ability to read and fully interpret engineering drawings and standards.

- Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and other core quality tools.

- Solid organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels.

- Knowledge of IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001, and related automotive quality standards.

- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs (Including Excel, Word and Outlook).

- Previous supervisory experience as a quality engineer would be beneficial.

- Excellent problem solving/judgement skills and high degree of attention to detail.

- Proven leadership, management, and supervisory abilities.

- Excellent interpersonal skills- dealing with customers and various departments.

- Ability to read, write and speak English.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

$84,000.00 - $134,000.00 To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.