Global Program Manager

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.

About the Group

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver successful business outcomes ensuring all Programs are delivered on time, and within the scope and budget.
• Manage, monitor and analyze key tasks, activities and cost through the multiple phases of the program.
• Involvement in global, and sometimes regional, customer negotiations.
• Prioritize issues and make decisions within the guidelines of the defined business processes.
• Keep the Executive Management Teams and the Program Management community informed on status, issues and risks associated with the selected Programs.
• Support the ongoing development of Program Management discipline and professionalism as viewed internally and externally.
• Serve as the authority on Program Management methods and practices and ensure their integration with other corporate governing processes (such as Team Center EC and PEP).
• Provide updates on all program responsible Global Programs (either directly or through divisional Program Managers).
• Ensure program initiation through to implementation for all responsible Global Programs ensuring that business outcomes and values are met.
• Oversee the management of Program budgets, schedules, scope and issues including financial management and risk management.
• Overview and lead Launch readiness reviews when required to assist facilities that require additional support.
• Monitor and report on global specific programs, providing status and performance against specified metrics to the Leadership Team.
• Ensure metrics are in place to measure GPM Program effectiveness (NOC Closure, Engineering Budget Adherence, Global Program Tooling Allocation, etc.).
• Create, update and manage TCAS processes for global change management.
• Uphold the principles of the Magna Employee’s Charter, Magna’s Operational Principles, Magna’s Environmental Health and Safety Policy & Procedures, Magna Closures, Mirrors, and Lighting Quality Policy, Program Execution Process and Business Protocols.
• Understand and respect the laws and cultures in countries which Magna conducts business & Magna compliances.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Leadership Responsibility

• Provide functional or technical guidance and/or informal training or instruction to co-workers.
• Occasionally coordinate the work of others including the assignment of tasks to employees, co-workers and/or volunteers.
• Direct the work to be completed but is not responsible for the supervision of workers.
• Provide input into hiring, terminating and performance evaluation decisions.

Financial & Legal Responsibility

• Involvement in financial matters is on a level of providing data only and/or making recommendations.
• May purchase small items with consent.

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibility

• Ensure all safety and non-safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.
• Review and adhere to MCML’s health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, and policies.
• Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues.
• Understand and uphold the policies that prohibit workplace violence and harassment.
• In addition to the above, the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field.

Skills

• Experience with Mechatronics products, product development and program launches.
• Experience in Program Management.
• Strong analytical skills and computer skills (MS Office Suite).
• Effective communication and coordination with co-workers, direct reports, counterparts and Sr. Executive Leaders internally and externally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing interpersonal, group presentation skills.
• Timely and effective responsiveness to requests.
• Thrive on challenges and decision-making.
• Self-starter and a team player who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Must have a past record of accomplishment with Flawless Launch activity as well as a proven record of accomplishment to have met cost and timing timelines, quality excellence and exceed financial targets/budgets.

Working Conditions

• The majority of the job is performed in a standard office environment with minimal risk or harmful elements.
• Utilizing computer and/or telephone excessively.
• Job requires dealing with confidential and sensitive information and situations.
• Job requires handling of stressful situations on occasion.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must have or be able to attain/maintain a current Passport.
• Travel (both foreign and domestic).