Program Manager

The Program Manager - Electric Drive Systems Components will be responsible for Electric Drive System program execution for a defined set of components. The Program Manager leads cross functional team and guarantees all deliverables and targets identified in the approved initiative over the product development lifecycle (timing, cost, performance, quality, etc.). They are also the single point contact for Product Team members for the given scope of work, and reports directly to Global Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer and in a matrixed reporting relationship to the Platform Family Manager. Responsibilities include but not limited to : Manages all aspects of the assigned program to assure cost, timing, quality and performance achievementCoordinates cross functional Family team involved in program targets achievementBe responsible to ensures program budget achievement identifying all possible efficiencies vs. approved business caseEnsures procedures, best practices and methodologies application according to required standards and leads program documentation creation, monitoring and updating in line with Global Powertrain (Propulsion Systems) Development ProcessBe responsible to ensure product readiness to support approved launches while defining appropriate timing milestones for the given project and leading the change review meetingsReports programs status, risk management and issue resolutionIdentifies program requirements and assembles cross-functional department information / data to take decisions in the appropriate forum to meet program objectives Co-leads proactive Risk Management tasks with QM and Platform team (), tracks / leads risk status updateSupports the technical reviews / evaluations in respect to program targets / milestonesSupports Global Purchasing and Global Manufacturing strategiesLeads the responses to investigate / action bulletins related to product / process changesCoordination and implementation of Value Optimization and Quality improvement activitiesManages Product lifecycle, including support of Supply Chain and Logistics issues to guarantee production continuity Requirements : Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must have program management work experienceDemonstrate strong skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolutionDemonstrate excellent ability to build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with customers at multiple levels, including those external to the 1 to 2 times per month. hybrid : 3 days a week at ARDC - Candidates should live in the Windsor area.