Program Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble core program team and complete the program planning process to ensure development of a complete program plan and work breakdown structure, including the financial pro forma baseline.
• Meet all design, quality, production, financial, and milestone timing needs of the program.
• Develop and maintain project‑timing charts and maintain the project schedule as agreed between the internal/external customers and Dana TM4.
• Plan, lead & conduct timely team meetings and program status reviews based on the defined Program Management process – which includes direct leadership of the functional disciplines such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Operations, Sales, and Finance.
• Support transitioning the Dana TM4 organization to the Stage‑Gate (APQP) process used globally in other Dana facilities for developing and launching new products.
• Communicate or present project status as needed through reports and program management reviews at all levels.
• Identify and resolve project issues, using systemic root cause analysis and provide a robust process for change management.
• Liaison with internal/external customers regarding program issues, including participation in their meetings.
• Monitor project concept, budget & schedule for compliance with customer specification. Plan and identify required staffing needs to the appropriate function in a timely manner.
• Ensure successful design, capability, installation and prove‑out of production equipment and tools including procurement of capital equipment & compliance with all required codes.
• Establish price, warranty, and delivery targets with purchasing. Support purchasing or quality in supplier negotiations as appropriate.
• Optimize project cash flow through timely coordination of all purchase order releases. Plan and manage all budgets and costs associated with the program and adhere to the program pro forma (business case).
• Responsible for extended support of operations, quality, or engineering beyond what a typical program would require.
• Responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and facilitating the execution of Functional Stage Gate Reviews. Responsible for scheduling and conducting Stage Gate reviews with senior management.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Program Manager, working within a multi-national, complex matrix-based organization.
• Experience with mechatronics (mechanical, electrical, software) products required.
• Excellent APQP and program management techniques knowledge.
• A solid understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management.
• Business-level fluency in English are required for this position.
• Strong office 365 environment and presentation skills.
• Experience of managing challenging negotiations and achieving the desired outcome.
• Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross functional team members.
• Certified project management professional title or a project management degree, an asset (e.g. PMP certification).

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational leadership and follow-up skills; competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
• Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve result.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results.
• Proactivity, an individual who drives change and seeks opportunity for improvements.
• Able to operate successfully at management level.