Magna Engineered Glass: Program Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate project assessments based on available information and stakeholder meetings.
• Establish project deliverables, gather detailed customer requirements, and create a communication plan.
• Develop and track project plans using the Product Delivery Process (PDP) and traX, including scope, cost, schedule, human resources, communication, procurement, quality, change management, safety, and risk.
• Conduct a kick-off meeting with key stakeholders to announce the project and review the plan.
• Create a stakeholder management plan and ensure plans meet safety standards.
• Acquire and manage project resources, execute the project plan, and implement quality management and change management plans.
• Manage tasks, implement corrective actions, and communicate project issues to leadership.
• Ensure completion of launch process deliverables, gain stakeholder acceptance, conduct lessons learned events, and archive project materials.

Job Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Technical field.
• Required Years of Experience: 4-9 years.
• Required Microsoft Tools: Proven skills in Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Required Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Required Work Environment: Physical capability to work in manufacturing environments, willingness to travel, and adherence to safety policies.
• Required Direct Customer / Supplier Experience: Skilled.
• Required New Product Launch Experience: Skilled.
• Required Gated Launch Experience: Skilled.
• Required Automotive OEM Experience: Skilled.
• Required Negotiation and Public Speaking Experience: Skilled.
• Required Financial Acumen: Skilled.
• Required PMP Certification: Gained or in the process of training to take the test within the first year of employment.

Job Competencies

• Proven ability to specify and deliver quality products.
• Strong experience in project management and risk mitigation and negotiation.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Driving project management and communication skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively.
• Self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity.
• Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Communicates information and ideas in writing and speaking, so others will understand.
• Possesses good listening skills by listening intently to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and allowing others to speak without interrupting them.
• Demonstrates high ethics and values and inspires loyalty and trust, handling oneself ethically following core values and beliefs.
• Obtains consensus by all stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Proficient in presenting project updates to all stakeholders and leadership both locally and corporately.