Global Leading Thermal performance system（US）

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Establish and execute program timelines, milestones and program commitments made with the customer.
▪ Maintain EBITDA/Gross Margin by program per negotiated business award.
▪ Ensuring that a clear line of communication occurs between customer base, company and all key personnel are engaged throughout the program lifecycle.
▪ Manage/ensure the following processes are executed: Prototype Orders, RFQ Process, Tooling Orders and ramp up material planning for start of production
▪ Follow up to ensure costing receives necessary data to develop quote.
▪ Ensure programs are within budget at program end and for the life of the program.
▪ Lead the Program Team to identify and achieve Continuous Improvement /cost reductions on programs.
▪ Ensure customer involvement where necessary to achieve Continuous Improvement objectives by program to increase overall program margin.
▪ Develop a detailed program plan, resource requirements and overall costs to launch the program with the Program Team and present status updates at executive program review meetings.
▪ Manage core team, customer relationship, and program open issues to ensure program milestones are achieved and information is maintained in PLM system
▪ Elevate red risk items to Top Management for immediate response and resolution on show stopper issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager working with automotive OEM’s and Tier 1s in software and hardware development
• Working knowledge of APQP and IATF 16949, ASPICE and ISO 26262 functional safety
• Experience with automotive seating systems and/or interiors preferred
• Agile/lean experience in a product owner or scrum master role, organizations leveraging lean/agile methodologies and in-depth experience with specific agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban (nice to have)