Program Manager

Automotive Manufacturing Program Manager at Stanadyne

MUST have AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING experience

Job Summary:

A business partner that manages both existing & new products/projects and internal initiatives activity for existing and future business in the Blythewood Plant. The individual coordinates with functional team members responsible for executing the project or initiative activity. The individual assumes primary responsibility for program direction and commitment to program success. They collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas inside and outside the organization to develop work plans, schedules, and reports. The individual provides updates and status reports. The person drives actions in support of program requirements and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing programs/projects through Stanadyne's process.
• Responsible for supporting the creation and deployment of standard work and policy.
• Coordinates completing programs per the contractual requirements within budget, on time, and with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Creates and updates documents relating to project activity.
• Responsible for managing the delivery of the approved scope and secure approval and documentation to support the expansion of scope.
• Responsible for overall project management for all phases of Manufacturing Operation activities involving interfacing with other company disciplines, including but not limited to purchasing of equipment, FMEA's testing programs, and sample/production delivery schedules.
• Prepares documentation in support of the Stanadyne phase-gate process.
• Facilitates the development of plans, budgets, forecasts and long-range schedules.
• Performs ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Analyzes project status and compares to established plans.
• Performs variance analysis and reporting for project status and expense.
• Assists in the coordination of shared resources, identifying resource constraints, and assisting with corrective action plans to remedy any issues.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and MS Project.
• Ability to create the scope of work documents and project charters.
• Knowledge of fuel injection and fuel management systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of fuel injection and fuel management systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of project/program financial reporting.

Education and/or Experience:

BS degree in an engineering discipline, business administration, finance, economics, or another related, business-appropriate discipline.

4+ years of experience in a program/project environment or product development setting in a lead role.

PMP & Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Must have equipment knowledge in automation.

Travel Requirements:

20 % travel may be possible.