Program Manager

Responsibilities:

Guarantee the Implementation and utilization of the

SODECIA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

in the Business Unit; Participate on the GATE 0 (SODECIA

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

) Responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of projects assuring client milestones; Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production and pre-production requirements i.e. - components, process materials, packaging, component tooling, etc.; Lead sourcing decisions: negotiate price, delivery and payment terms; Initiate and monitor Supplier APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Vendor production readiness review and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions on new award programs; Work with suppliers, managers, project teams to drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost reductions; Coordinate with all functional areas and responsible of BU in order to achieve all the KPI´s targets established for the projects; Manage cost reductions, engineering changes and key supplier meetings/activities; Actively participate and manage program planning and status meetings; Arbitrate any conflicts with the customer related with technical and/or financial issues; Track supplier capacity and loading as required.

Education:

Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Related Field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Technical Qualification:

PMP (Project Management Professional)

APQP & PPAP

Training Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Knowledge & Technical Skills:

Cross-functional Coordination RFQ & Supplier Negotiation

APQP & PPAP

Budgeting & Financial Control Engineering & Change Management Ladder Frame Process Knowledge Behavioral Skills:

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Manufacturing improvement and process optimization Attention to Detail Effective Communication Talent Development Adaptability & Continous Learning Customer & Quality Focus