Program Manager

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: The position incumbent ensures, that

• 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: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / 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 in Engineering, Sales or closely related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in program management.
• Minimum ten 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 and Microsoft Project.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.

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.