Magna

automotive

ProgramManager

Novi, Michigan, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Program Manager at Magna. Skills: Program Management, Product Development, Automotive Technologies. Facilitator for development of the product. Plans and directs all activities relating to the Product Delivery Process”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure timing and program team objectives are met for all customers and Magna Seating milestones; product development is consistent with established program objectives and company needs; satisfies customer and Magna Seating and requirement for product configuration, costs, performance, and timing

Industry & Context.

automotive
Problems you'll solve

exceptional problem-solving skills; independent problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations, Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree (or bachelor’s equivalency) in Engineering or related field or combination of equivalent education and work experience, Ability to apply academic and other engineering principles in the development of automotive components, Must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, viable concept development, Proficient in statistical methods (i. e. APQP, DFSS), Must be able to apply academic principles, utilize math-based tools, Knowledge of government and OEM specifications in area of expertise, organizational skills, ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks within and across departments to meet established and changing deadlines, communication skills: verbal, written, and technical presentations, Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving, presentations, leadership, Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, Proficient with engineering design process, material and/or part inventory tracking, developing timelines, tracking costs, monitoring budgets, managing databases, Must be able to read drawings, Competency in CAD, GD&T

Nice to Have

Five (5) years preferred diversified engineering experience or equivalent as deemed by the Director of Program Management

What You'll Do.

Facilitator for development of the product

Plans and directs all activities relating to the Product Delivery Process

Promotes coordination and communication of program team

Conducts all program-specific reviews

Responsible for less complex programs

Leads the program team

Manages the product program proactively

Identifies and communicates barriers

Develops and implements recovery plans

Interfaces with required functional disciplines

Assures appropriate program planning

Implements the Product Delivery Process

Assures completion of all deliverables

Conducts all phase and gate reviews

Creates master program timing

Facilitates and maintains communications with the customer

Responsible for creating and maintaining program management standard working files

Supports Internal / External efforts regarding ISO 9001: 2015

IATF 16949 Certification

Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000

Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets

Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety

Complete safety talks

required training occur

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Promotes coordination and communication of program team; Interfaces with required functional disciplines and departments for program support; Facilitates and maintains communications with the customer, Magna Seating staff, and Division Operations for all program activities at all levels

Communication Scope

communication skills: verbal, written, and technical presentations; Facilitates and maintains communications with the customer; Magna Seating staff; Division Operations

Process & Methodology

Program Management, Product Delivery Process (APQP, SQA, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing engineering), Product Delivery Process (PDP), master program timing, program management standard working files, MCT, Cost-Price tracker, Add-Delete, Tool tracker

Full Job Description

**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **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:** Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected. **Job Responsibilities:** Serves as overall facilitator for development of the product. Plans and directs all activities relating to the Product Delivery Process (APQP, SQA, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing engineering). Promotes coordination and communication of program team. Conducts all program-specific reviews. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Responsible for less complex programs. * Leads the program team. * Manages the product program proactively to ensure timing and program team objectives are met for all customers and Magna Seating milestones. * Identifies and communicates barriers to the successful completion of program milestones to the Director Program Management on a regular basis and Executive-level Management on an as-needed basis. Develops and implements recovery plans to eliminate barriers. * I

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