Program Manager MI

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position reports to the Director of Trailer Sales and Development. 

The Program Manager will lead and manage the development and launch of new products as well as customized request of our current models to assure efficient delivery to our customers. You will play a key role in ensuring that cross functional teams work cohesively to deliver the final and high-quality product to the customer.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Include, but are not limited to:

Program Leadership:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end product development process, ensuring timely and successful launches.
• Define, track, and communicate key milestones, risk, and dependencies to product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team (sales, engineering, purchasing, operations, logistics) to ensure alignment on product objectives and deliverables.

Product Strategy & Planning:

• Work closely with sales and engineering to define product roadmaps and timetables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timeliness, and resource allocation to drive against the roadmap.
• Manage across product offering portfolio and prioritize appropriately. 

Cross-functional Coordination:

• Facilitate communication and decision-making between the different teams (engineering, operations, etc.) to ensure product success.
•  Ensure key milestones are being met while managing changes to scope and resources. 
• Proactively resolve roadblocks and issues that may arise during the product development lifecycle.  

  Performance Metrics, Reporting and Risk Management:

• Identify and assess program risk early and develop mitigation strategies to keep product on track for delivery.
• Track and report on product development progress and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Provide regular feedback to senior management and stakeholders on the program status, achievements, and roadblocks.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements for product development based on learnings from previous experience. 
• Encourage a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation amongst the organization.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience of program management experience, ideally in automotive or heavy duty trucking.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proven organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to exercise good judgement and communicate effectively.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Results-oriented with a strong drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is generally performed in office setting.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, hear and frequently required to walk; use hands, reach, stoop, bend, twist, stand and occasionally will be required to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.