What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR PROGRAM MANAGER position at Nationwide Technical & Executive Search?
SR PROGRAM MANAGER
Topeka, IN
Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
Salary, DOE
Core Responsibilities
• Lead planning, scheduling, integration, and completion of new manufacturing program launches.
• Develop program schedules and coordinate technical studies, product design, testing, prototypes, tooling, equipment, production readiness, and associate training.
• Lead feasibility, design, equipment, and gate-review meetings.
• Coordinate die development, quality planning, design changes, and Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Build capital, tooling, and purchased-component investment plans and control project spending.
• Track 5M readiness, launch timing, quoted cost, target cost, and mass-production performance.
• Present program status, capital requests, and production readiness to executives.
• Lead cross-functional corrective actions for timing, cost, quality, and product-requirement issues.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing or technical program experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
Important Technical Skills
• Program scheduling, budgeting, capital planning, cost tracking, and APQP.
• Microsoft Office, Project, and Planner.
• Complex problem solving, technical interpretation, and advanced mathematical analysis.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and influencing skills.
Topeka, IN
Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
Salary, DOE
Core Responsibilities
• Lead planning, scheduling, integration, and completion of new manufacturing program launches.
• Develop program schedules and coordinate technical studies, product design, testing, prototypes, tooling, equipment, production readiness, and associate training.
• Lead feasibility, design, equipment, and gate-review meetings.
• Coordinate die development, quality planning, design changes, and Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Build capital, tooling, and purchased-component investment plans and control project spending.
• Track 5M readiness, launch timing, quoted cost, target cost, and mass-production performance.
• Present program status, capital requests, and production readiness to executives.
• Lead cross-functional corrective actions for timing, cost, quality, and product-requirement issues.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing or technical program experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
Important Technical Skills
• Program scheduling, budgeting, capital planning, cost tracking, and APQP.
• Microsoft Office, Project, and Planner.
• Complex problem solving, technical interpretation, and advanced mathematical analysis.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and influencing skills.