Program Manager
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Program Manager
philips recruiting services philips automotive recruitingHolland, MIManager L7
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APPLY NOWProgram Manager*Must Have Automotive Program Management Experience*Role Overview Leads cross-functional teams to successfully deliver programs by meeting customer Statement of Work (SOW), timing, cost, and quality requirements. Manages projects in a matrix environment using structured processes and standard project management tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Initiation & Planning
- Assess project feasibility with stakeholders using historical data and risk analysis
- Define project scope, deliverables, risks, and assumptions
- Develop comprehensive project plans (scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, resources, communication)
- Build and baseline project schedules with cross-functional alignment and leadership approval
- Lead project kick-off and establish stakeholder communication plans
- ExecutionManage cross-functional teams and allocate resources to meet project goals
- Execute project plans, ensuring alignment with quality and safety standards
- Implement change management and risk mitigation strategies
- Drive team performance through leadership, coaching, and collaboration
- Monitoring & Controlling
- Track project performance against timeline, budget, and KPIsManage scope, schedule, and cost changes using formal processes
- Identify variances, implement corrective actions, and communicate status to stakeholders
- Ensure on-time delivery through coordination with procurement and manufacturing
- Capture and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement
- Project Closure
- Ensure all deliverables and launch requirements are completed
- Obtain final stakeholder acceptance of project outcomes
- Conduct lessons learned reviews and archive project documentation
- Transition program ownership to manufacturing/operations teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field4–9 years of program/project management experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to travel up to 25%Core Skills & Expertise
- Project management (scope, cost, timing, risk, quality)
- Financial acumen and budgeting oversight
- Experience with new product launches and gated development processes
- Customer and supplier relationship management
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
- Leadership & Competencies
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective communicator with stakeholders at all levels
- Self-driven with ability to manage ambiguity
- High ethical standards and commitment to safety
- Skilled in stakeholder alignment and consensus building
- Work Environment
- Hands-on involvement in manufacturing and launch activities
- Ability to work on production floor and at customer locations
- Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs
- Preferred CertificationPMP (Project Management Professional) – completed or in progress
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Holland, MI
Occupation
Project Management Specialists
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
8 days ago