Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager will be the face of Lear with the customer, leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and execute key platform launches and changes while driving new business opportunities and innovation into the business.

Responsibilities

• Drive the cross functional team to execute platform launches and changes while utilizing Lear Program Management Process and disciplines
• Lead regular meetings with Key Customer Liaisons, Program Manage Sales, Purchasing, Lead Unit Engineering, Plant Product Engineering, Plant Quality, Warranty
• Take strategic approach to opportunities and risks to minimize costs and optimize timing to best suit Lear’s customers and Lear
• Comprehensive multi-scenario timing plans, Resource allocation and prioritization, Effective tracking and management of roadblocks and actions
• Lead regular meetings with Team Leadership, Quality, Finance
• Accountable to program budget requirements and that financial returns meet or exceed Lear hurdle rates and corporate commitments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience and firm grasp of APQP principles
• Working knowledge of program and operational finance
• Proven record of managing within cross functional teams and matrix style organizations
• Ability to travel domestically, with occasional international

Qualifications

• Experience working in automotive Electronics
• Experience working directly with OEMs in the Electronics space
• Experience working with FORD or Tier-n related

Benefits

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Pay

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Schedule

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