Company
Manufacturing
SeniorProgramManager-ITH/IM
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“Senior Program Manager - ITH/IM. Skills: Portfolio management, Manufacturing operations, Digital transformation, Operational excellence. Manage manufacturing projects. Manage engineering projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Cost reduction; Productivity improvement; Quality improvement; Throughput improvement
Industry & Context.
Risk management; Change management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's in Automotive Engineering, 7-12+ years experience, Portfolio management experience, Program management experience, Project management experience, Manufacturing environments experience, Agile delivery understanding, Hybrid delivery understanding, Traditional project management understanding, Automotive manufacturing experience, Discrete manufacturing experience, Analytical acumen, Financial acumen, Stakeholder management
Nice to Have
PMP certification, PgMP certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, SAP experience, Industry 4.0 knowledge, Digital manufacturing knowledge, Global automotive OEM exposure, Tier-1 supplier exposure
What You'll Do.
Manage manufacturing projects
Manage engineering projects
Manage digital transformation projects
Align initiatives with business goals
Prioritize projects by ROI
Prioritize projects by capacity
Prioritize projects by impact
Collaborate with production teams
Collaborate with quality teams
Collaborate with maintenance teams
Collaborate with supply chain teams
Collaborate with IT teams
Track portfolio performance using KPIs
Identify manufacturing risks
Implement risk mitigation
Drive standardization across plants
Drive best practices across plants
Present portfolio insights to leadership
Present portfolio recommendations to leadership
Understand manufacturing systems
Understand shop-floor processes
Understand plant operations
Work with MES systems
Work with Azure DevOps
Analyze operational data
Analyze financial data
Support Industry 4.0 initiatives
Support IoT initiatives
Support smart factory solutions
Evaluate MES integrations
Evaluate ERP integrations
Evaluate automation integrations
Collaborate with engineering teams
Optimize manufacturing processes
Automate manufacturing processes
Understand automotive manufacturing processes
Understand Stamping processes
Understand welding processes
Understand painting processes
Understand final assembly processes
Experience with Lean Manufacturing
Experience with Six Sigma
Experience with Kaizen
Knowledge of Takt time
Knowledge of cycle time
Familiarity with IATF 16949
Familiarity with continuous improvement
Understand supply chain integration
Understand inventory control
Understand JIT production
Exposure to automation technologies
Exposure to industrial systems
Handle multi-plant portfolios
Handle global manufacturing portfolios
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Plant teams; Corporate teams
Communication Scope
Present insights; Present recommendations
Process & Methodology
Agile, Hybrid delivery, Traditional project management
Full Job Description
Description - External We are seeking a Portfolio Manager with strong technical expertise and deep knowledge of automotive manufacturing operations. This role will drive strategic alignment, optimize portfolio performance, and lead initiatives across production, digital transformation, and operational excellence within manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of manufacturing, engineering, and digital transformation projects across automotive operations Align portfolio initiatives with business goals such as cost reduction, productivity, quality, and throughput improvement Prioritize projects based on ROI, plant capacity, and operational impact Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and IT Track portfolio performance using KPIs like OEE, cycle time, scrap rate, and downtime Identify risks in manufacturing programs and implement mitigation strategies Drive standardization and best practices across plants Present portfolio insights and recommendations to senior leadership Technical Responsibilities Understand manufacturing systems, shop-floor processes, and plant operations Work with tools such as Jira, SAP, MES systems, and Azure DevOps Analyze operational and financial data using Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau Support digital initiatives like Industry 4.0, IoT, and smart factory solutions Evaluate system integrations between MES, ERP, and shop-floor automation Collaborate with engineering teams on process optimization and automation Manufacturing Domain Expertise (Automotive) Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes such as: Stamping, welding (BIW), painting, and final assembly Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Knowledge of plant performance metrics: OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) First Pass Yield (FPY) Takt time and cycle time Familiarity with quality standards like IATF 16949 and continuous imp
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