Job Description
The Program Manager is both a customer and internal facing position. This position coordinates the product development for engineering changes in support of new or sold business by leading cross functional teams using the product development process to meet internal and customer expectations and requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Initiate, kick-off and lead multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.
* Develop the program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.
* Responsible for communication and escalation of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.
* Manage, monitor, and control cost and schedules of the assigned programs.
* Promote commonality of manufacture for economy of scale and complexity reduction.
* For new designs, utilize parts, methods, and practices, which are practical and realistic in actual production.
* Works with and leads program launch meetings with internal departments. Communicates and holds regular updates with the customer as necessary