Sr Program Manager III

Job Description

Body Control Systems (BCS) Automotive Interface Solutions has a rich automotive history that dates back 70 years. We specialize in solutions for vehicle interior systems that ensures safe and comfortable control for the cars of today and the future. With over 3,500 employees globally in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America, we are creating the future with our Advanced Human Interface Solutions.
We're currently looking for an excited and talented Sr Program Manager III to help us push our organization forward by helping us in the following ways:

• The Program Manager in accordance with BCS and PMI standards, as the business leader to accomplish project objectives and to manage the project from business award to successful new product launch to ensure 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 PM & NPLM will steer information concerning project issues within BCS 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 including new component purchasing and supplier requested changes
• They will also retain responsibility for product after launch to ensure performance to minimum standards for productivity, quality, warranty, purchasing, profit, and other similar metrics, and pursue continuous improvement of these metrics.
• The PM & NPLM will make certain that the project is introduced according to the BCS Program Management System and execute APQP safe launch Plans and consistent with central purchasing.
• You will Define and execute commodity strategies in line with the business needs and product line requirements
• The PM&NPLM will nominate global strategic suppliers for new business according to our Purchasing Policy
• Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to
  • Realize cost savings and negotiate contractual agreements with the entire supplier base
  • Drive VA/VE activities with suppliers to achieve cost reductions and quality improvements
  • Analyze the global market and continuous benchmarking of current suppliers
  • Monitor market dynamics and technology developments
  • Develop strategic suppliers to achieve commercial, quality and logistics targets
  • Cooperate with Commodity teams to identify synergies across product lines
• The PM & NPLM will support the New Product Launch (NPL) process from both a Program Management and Purchasing point of view and is an integral part of this process supporting the entire cross-functional teams at BCS

If you feel you're the right fit, please don't hesitate to apply! For this role we're requiring the following experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering or related technical field required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred Project Management certification preferred
• Previous experience in Purchasing a plus, but a willingness to learn this functional responsibility while on the job and the ability to come up to speed quickly and effectively.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects involving Electrical and Electromechanical products.
• Cross Functional team leadership experience in cradle to grave project execution required.
• Proven leadership skills influencing teams that do not report to the Program Manager.
• Extensive and relevant experience of at least 5 years in sourcing/ procurement management, preferably within the automotive sector
• Essential negotiation and leadership skills, proactive team player, sense of responsibility, self-motivated and goal-oriented attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent internal and customer facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills (Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).
• Experience with financial analysis related to repetitive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing and design and development processes within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of advanced quality planning tools required in the automotive industry.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Thank you for taking time to consider us. We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO statement

The policy of BCS Automotive Interface Solutions is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, BCS Automotive Interface Solutions is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [redacted] In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.