Program Manager

Job Description

Objective of the Position: Primary function is to manage the EBIT for the customer business unit. Provide input to customer strategy and rough planning.

Essential Accountabilities:

Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE.

Customer strategy development.

Direct program management methodology in direct report group.

Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation.

Manage and grow customer relations.

Manage quote activity for new business.

Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. This includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management.

Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports.

Secondary Accountabilities:

Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.

Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Eberspaecher polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering or closely related field and MBA

Minimum ten years’ experience in program management.

Minimum twelve years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing preferably in an automotive setting.

Ability to travel domestically or international by car or plane.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.

PMP certified.

Technical Expertise:

Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.

Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.

Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.

Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.

Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.