Operations Program Manager

About the Role

Consults on coordination of critical, multi-sectional projects involving customers, vendors, and consultants. Keeps management advised of project accomplishments and major problem areas as well as budget and schedule status. A leader who directly manages others is responsible for driving the performance of each direct report and the team as a whole by clarifying expectations, understanding capabilities and motivators, and guiding associate development.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Corporate Product Line Team Leader and the Operations Functional Staff, develop and implement a "Program Plan" using the methods and templates as defined in the Operations Program Management (OPM) Playbook. The functional departments include Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Global Supply Chain, Plant Operations, and Operations Program Management.
• Reach out as required to the Outside North America (ONA) facilities for the coordination and execution of the program deliverables.
• Ensure Program Plan development includes "non-Operations" departmental landmarks such as Product Engineering, Product Line Team, Customer Validation, and other significant events, Allison Staff, and Operations Management Team reviews.
• Maintain program timing, cost, and quality by working collaboratively across the organization.
• Organize, schedule, and conduct internal launch and gate reviews highlighting deliverables that could negatively affect cost, quality, and delivery of the program.
• Effectively utilize the "Recovery Plan" to maintain program deliverables.
• Organize documents using the established methodology, tools, and templates in Microsoft SharePoint as the repository for program documents.

Behavioral Expectations

• Ability to lead and influence others to deliver a Program on time, to budget, with defined quality, exceeding customer expectations.
• Demonstrate competency in the timely and accurate completion of program documents.
• Active Listening, organized, concise written and verbal communications, collaborative, self-starter, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in a related position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles for machining and assembly operations.
• 10+ years of experience in a related position.

Scope

Highly proficient professional role requiring a strong grasp of concepts related to the professional field. No direct management responsibilities but frequently interacts with leadership and team members. Works on problems of diverse scope, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solutions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer HSA contribution.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection, and Pet Insurance.
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution.
• Accrued Paid Time Off.
• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday.
• Robust employee wellness program.
• Tuition assistance program.