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Program 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.
$117,509 / year median in Pennsylvania
-3% projected decline
Job Description
What We Offer:
Generous Time Off- 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate Financial & Career Growth
- Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan 401(k) Matching
- 100% match at a 6% contribution level Innovative Culture
- We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees' skills and career development. At EAS, we don't just build batteries
- we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Primary point of communication interface to the shareholders for respective Programs (local, regional or globally) Prepare documentation and coordinate cross functional PDTs meetings to monitor, control, and provide clear direction, communication and feedback on program tasks. Prepare and report Project & Program Status and ensure requirements are met. Responsible for leading Project Managers within the same Business Unit area effectively Cohesively aligns with other departments and communicate market needs, engineering status, and requirements. Owns program management through complete product life cycle from concept, product development, supplier selection, launch, post-production performance, and lessons learned utilizing Global Product Development Process (GPDP) Coordinating / monitoring Programs and project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget, production, quality deliverables, and corrective action initiatives. Full Program Management ownership of project and program-related functional activities: purchasing, engineering, testing, quality, manufacturing / launch management, and finance/budget. Support continuous improvement projects, VA/VE activities Follow Change Management through the GPDP Represent Project Management Office as needed at Program, interdepartmental, Operations and Business unit meetings. Support the PMO on new ideas and continuous improvement plans defining better processes as needed Motivate and facilitate multi-disciplined teams. Accountable for Projects and Programs P&L Define direct reports Personal Business Plans Accountable for PLM report and maintenance for assigned projects and programs. Lessons learned database maintenance Qualifications This position contains supervisory responsibilities Required Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related technical field 7 + years of experience of cross-functional exposure with a progression within project management, product engineering, or manufacturing engineering with a verifiable record of results within the automotive or similar industries Proven experience with Project Management Methodology Must have a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities and their required deliverables. Demonstrated leadership capability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge on PLM systems Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal functional areas and external groups can be forged and developed quickly. Preferred Global experience/exposure is strongly preferred.