Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

Purpose of the Position :

The Senior Program Manager is both a customer and internal facing position. This position coordinates the product development and engineering changes of new and sold business for a new complex technology by both leading cross functional teams and mentoring other program managers. Additionally, this position supports the coordination with the business and product teams in developing targets and product strategies.

Location :

This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Primary Responsibilities :

• 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.
• Adhere to the Gentex product development process.
• 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 develops relationships with key customer contacts as necessary.
• Contributes and supports development process changes and continuous improvement.
• Participates in supporting pre-sales activities, strategy, product definition and pulls in and coordinates with the product teams as necessary.
• Supports the development and execution of customer, technology, or regional product strategies.
• A "subject matter" expert who coaches and mentors other program managers, establishes and promotes best practices in program management.

How You'll Do It :

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Gentex is an equal opportunity employer.

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