Prototype Program Manager

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

The Prototype Program Manager will lead a cross functional program team for the life cycle of the program, and act as the primary customer contact. The Prototype Program Manager will work on new and existing programs to customer specifications, contract deliverables and customer satisfaction. This position will support the Creative Services division of Roush and is located in Livonia, MI.

Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of a program over the entire life of the programBalance competing program constraints and achieve high quality and customer satisfaction levelsDevelop and oversee program schedules, track and update milestones, and key activity streams keeping important milestones front and center and insisting on timely completion of deliverablesMonitor project progress through internal reviews, lead team meetings, and address and elevate issues internally and with the customer to ensure progress barriers are removed. (P&CS Business Group Guidelines)Communicate program status to program managers and senior management (financials, health, forecast, issues, risks)Monitor changes in program scope and communicate with customers to capture costs or schedule changesManage day-to-day client interaction, including setting and managing client expectations and ensuring a positive customer experienceIdentify risks and manage and develop mitigation or contingency plans with key stakeholders, removing blockers and impediments to support team effortsManage program budget, track financial status, and invoice according to contract scheduleProvide support for proposal development of new programs

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalentMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship5+ years of project coordination or project management experienceExcellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills, high standards with attention to detail and strong time management skillsStrong team leader fostering teamwork, cooperation and relationship buildingHigh levels of self-control, self-confidence and flexibilityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient in MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or a technical disciplineExperience in low volume manufacturingGood understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, standards, and specificationsProficient in Peoplesoft Financials, HR, E-Procurement and MS ProjectAbility to think creativelyAbility to work overtime as needed including weekendsOur full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

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