Technical Program Manager Confidential Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Microsoft Excel Quality management standards in production Microsoft Outlook Customer service Enterprise software Employee relationship building Windows Organizational skills Managing projects Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Objective :

The Technical Program Manager will manage the new product development team and successful launch of all products for assigned customers from quoting through production and sign-off. Qualified candidates will possess the following

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or 10 years of experience in an engineering function A minimum of five years of experience as an Engineering Program Manager in a high volume automotive manufacturer Strong knowledge of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel) Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, and collaborative skills Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and drive on-time completion of program a high degree of detail Exceptional professional attributes, including self-motivation, dependability, and confidentiality Ability to build effective work relationships while holding all departments accountable in their part of successful launches.

Essential Functions:

Personnel/Workforce Management:

Manage a multi-disciplinary team while working closely with Application & Development Engineers, Production Managers, and Quality Managers. Own all the New Product Development responsibilities for assigned customers, ensuring that activities for all projects are completed on time and within budget. Be the main technical interface with the customer. Attend technical review meetings with the customers to review new opportunities and provide solutions. Work with customers and Account Managers (Sales) to clearly define and document goals and objectives of new product launches. Complete all needed customer technical presentations and be the main customer interface for presentations and project schedule updates once a program has been won. Coordinate and track all project equipment, fixtures, and gages for your assigned customer(s) that is done by teams assigned to support your programs. Create and manage project timelines and provide timing plans and project status updates to customers per their requests and/or requirements. Identify and communicate risks of new product plans, and then communicate risk to management. Ensure due dates for critical items are communicated. Initiate and track customer billing and payments per product budget. Forecast monthly profit and loss for the company financial statements. Develop a justification summary and corrective action for management review and approval if budgets are to be exceeded. Organize and track on-time production and shipping of early parts, dies, gauges, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Technical Program Manager to lead complex technology initiatives within our enterprise software environment. In this pivotal role, you will oversee multiple projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive the successful delivery of innovative solutions that align with organizational goals. Your expertise in project management methodologies, cloud computing, and software development will ensure seamless execution from inception through deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic technology initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization where your leadership will shape innovative technology solutions!

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person