Program Manager

About the role

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving new R&C Thermal Management programs from concept to launch. You will develop, coordinate, and implement project plans, actively manage programs to ensure budget, deliverables, timing, and targets are met, and initiate all necessary support activities for the rest of the Product Life Cycle. You will contribute to enhancing program management knowledge for new Program Managers and lead programs from concept to launch by interfacing, coordinating, and supporting cross-functional teams across several disciplines such as engineering, quality, logistics, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and interface with internal global, regional, and functional teams regarding the program
• Organize and execute the Project Plan (project structure; project phases, schedule and milestones; project organization, etc.)
• 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
• Drive and own timing and change management deliverables
• Provide “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)

Your Experience & Qualifications

• 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

Our Offer

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal and career development opportunities, an attractive salary, and extensive personal benefits. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement—you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.