What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Sodecia Automotive North America Inc.?
Responsibilities:
- Guarantee the Implementation and utilization of the SODECIA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM in the Business Unit;
- Participate on the GATE 0 (SODECIA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
- Responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of projects assuring client milestones;
- Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production and pre-production requirements i.e. - components, process materials, packaging, component tooling, etc.;
- Lead sourcing decisions: negotiate price, delivery and payment terms;
- Initiate and monitor Supplier APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Vendor production readiness review and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions on new award programs;
- Work with suppliers, managers, project teams to drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost reductions;
- Coordinate with all functional areas and responsible of BU in order to achieve all the KPI´s targets established for the projects;
- Manage cost reductions, engineering changes and key supplier meetings/activities;
- Actively participate and manage program planning and status meetings;
- Arbitrate any conflicts with the customer related with technical and/or financial issues;
- Track supplier capacity and loading as required.
Education:
- Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Related Field.
- MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
Technical Qualification:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- APQP & PPAP Training
- Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
Knowledge & Technical Skills:
- Cross-functional Coordination
- RFQ & Supplier Negotiation
- APQP & PPAP
- Budgeting & Financial Control
- Engineering & Change Management
- Ladder Frame Process Knowledge
Behavioral Skills:
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Manufacturing improvement and process optimization
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Talent Development
- Adaptability & Continous Learning
- Customer & Quality Focus
Salary : $100,000