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Program Manager

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Budgeting, Business Case, Change Management, Claims Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Documentation, Finance, Functional Programming Languages, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Multilingual, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Powertrain, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Control, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Troy, Michigan
POSTED
5 days ago
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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Mission of the Position:

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for program management throughout the entire product life cycle (from pre-acquisition through end of production); Providing customer acquisition support for new programs; Leading program-related communications and taking full program management ownership of related activities performed by multi-disciplined cross functional teams. Primary objectives are to manage timing, quality, and financial results of programs from start to finish, to excite the customer with the performance of the product and the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna's expectation for awarded programs. The individual must possess 5-10 years of program management experience with a verifiable record of results within the automotive industry along with a strong technical background that may include knowledge of powertrain systems & components (including 4WD/AWD, fluid pressure & controls, stampings & castings) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Primary point of communication interface to the customer for the respective program(s).
  • Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for the decision-making process. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands customer's business and speaks their language. Develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.
  • Responsible for leading the preparation and business case review of quotations for customers.
  • Responsible for ensuring quotes target profitable and/or strategic business opportunities and performing contract reviews when awarded.
  • Cohesively aligns with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products and features as well as competitive information within their respective product group.
  • Owns program management through complete product life cycle from concept, quoting, program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, post-production performance, & lessons learned utilizing the Magna Global Program Management System (GPMS):
  • Preparation and communication of program status meetings to management steering committee and escalation of critical issues.
  • Coordinating / monitoring project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget, production, quality deliverables, and corrective action initiatives.
  • Full program management ownership of program-related functional activities: quoting, purchasing, product engineering, quality, manufacturing / launch management, & finance/budget.
  • Manage Series Production Phase including claims management, change management & continuous improvement, VA/VE activities, and execution of ongoing price negotiations / adjustments.

Customers and Business Interfaces:

  • Product Engineering
  • Sales
  • Purchasing
  • Manufacturing
  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
  • Supplier Quality
  • Project Controlling
  • OEMs

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Must possess a combined 5-10 years of program management experience along with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry.
  • Bachelors' Degree Required.
  • Strong technical background that may include knowledge of powertrain systems & components (including 4WD/AWD, fluid pressure & controls, stampings & castings) and a good understanding of cross-functional re

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/

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