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Program Launch Manager
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A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$142,544 / year median in Michigan
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Program Launch Manager Mayville Engineering Co / MEC Hazel Park, MI Job Details 5 hours ago Qualifications Optimizing workflow processes Customer communication Process improvement standards implementation Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Leads assigned programs from the project screening/quoting stage through launch, steady state production, and through end of life, serving as the single point of contact. Manages the full scope of program management including but not limited to: Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer and company requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics. Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones. Maintains the timeline and plan throughout the project. Coordinates regular communication with the program team. Ensures resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling. Identifies and manages key risks, issues, and/or roadblocks. Provides regular status reviews to management. Manages customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program. Ensures that all suppliers are identified and committed to supporting the program requirements. Monitors progress of supplies of equipment and production parts to ensure delivery on-time and correct production part approval process (PPAP) documentation. Initiates and obtains approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling. Ensures compliance with applicable procedures and policies. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Skills Requirements Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong problem-solving and time management skills. Working knowledge and application of process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Value Management (TVM), and Business Operating System (BOS). Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar, or equivalent experience. Experience Requirements Five years of relevant experience. Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred. Experience Required 5 year(s): Five years of relevant experience Preferred Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.