HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Job Title: Program Manager
Position Summary:
Plans and manages activities of designated project(s) of components and suppliers to ensure key activities are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and within cost parameters. This individual is the program manager of a given project(s) supply base and responsible for purchasing and suppliers success, removing roadblocks, and recovering from issues if they arise.
Job Responsibilities:
- Represent the project with selected suppliers.
- Within the scope of their position, manage and track purchasing open issues. Drive open issues to closure to complete PPAP validation.
- Plan program purchasing activities and develop component timing schedules that meet program objectives.
- Ensure the delivery of components on time, within specifications, and within cost targets.
- Travel to supplier locations supporting product development throughout with periodic travel to company manufacturing facilities (domestic and international).
- Develop program status reports and report status to management.
- Coordinate technical reviews with suppliers and manage suppliers risk assessment.
- Maintain the purchased Bill of Materials.
- Coordinate APQP activities for supplier management.
- Manage assigned program’s supplier readiness to product launch phases including control of tooling development and commercial impact of component design changes.
- Develop and implement proposals aimed at reduction of component cost.
- Directly support project teams for purchasing (engineering, quality, sales, etc.)
Qualifications:
Knowledge skills and abilities:
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
- High level of customer interface experience
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Well organized, detail oriented
Education: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project/Program Management. Program Management Certification a plus.
Experience: 2 - 7 years industry experience in a program management, purchasing or related field.
Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Working conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week.
Travel: Domestic and some international travel up 25% may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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