Program Manager

About the Role

As a Program Manager, you will drive new R&C Thermal Management programs from concept to launch. You will be responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the project plan, actively managing the program to ensure budget, deliverables, timing, and targets are met. You will initiate all necessary support activities for the rest of the Product Life Cycle and contribute to enhancing program management knowledge for new Program Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs from concept to launch by interfacing, coordinating, and supporting cross-functional teams across disciplines such as engineering, quality, logistics, and purchasing.
• Manage and interface with internal global, regional, and functional teams regarding the program.
• Organize and execute the Project Plan, including project structure, phases, schedule, milestones, and organization.
• Obtain commitment from all core team members for the complete Project Plan.
• Organize and execute Project Meetings (weekly team meetings, project reviews, quality gates, etc.).
• Track, manage, oversee, and report on all program deliverables (financials, quality, timing, technical specifications, etc.) and status.
• Manage consolidated program costs, profitability, and budget.
• Manage, drive, and own timing and change management deliverables.
• Provide a "voice" to and from the customer (in alignment with Sales), serve as a filter, and drive consensus on all technical aspects between customer and company objectives.
• Define and assure customer reimbursements.
• Ensure application of all standardized methods, tools, and forms (PDP 2014, APQP).
• Provide consistent and accurate status reports periodically to management as applicable (PSF, CSF, Red project reports, Launch review reports).

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of Program Management experience leading new product launches in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving programs from kickoff through production launch.
• Strong background working with suppliers, production readiness activities, APQP, launch management, and change management processes.
• Ability to influence and drive results across multiple functions without direct authority while effectively managing stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, HVAC, or similar product-based industries; heat exchanger or thermal management experience is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment working on exciting assignments.
• Ongoing personal and career development opportunities.
• Attractive salary and extensive personal benefits.