Program Manager

Objective of the Position

The primary function is to manage the EBIT for the customer business unit. Provide input to customer strategy and rough planning.

Essential Accountabilities

• Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE.
• Direct program management methodology in direct report group.
• Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation.
• Manage and grow customer relations.
• Manage quote activity for new business.
• Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. Includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management.
• Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / Eberspaecher policies related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.

Requirement Profile

• Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales or closely related field.
  • Minimum three years’ experience in program management.
  • Minimum ten years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing preferably in an automotive setting.
  • Able to travel domestically or international by car or plane.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.
  • Ability to analyze complex or diverse information; collect and research data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
  • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
  • Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
  • Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
  • Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.