Job Purpose

The Project Manager will lead the cross-functional team throughout the product life cycle for key programs in the area of vehicle controllers. This individual will work at the Dana Novi Technical Center. The Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including schedule, financial metrics, and adherence to requirements. This individual will have the ability to work in a dynamic environment with challenging deadlines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly manage high to mid-level programs globally.
• Ability to manage project scope & interpret the financial & timing impacts
• Assemble core program team and complete the program planning process to ensure development of a complete program plan and work breakdown structure, including coordinating the financial baseline.
• Meet all design, quality, production, financial, and milestone timing needs of the program.
• Develop and maintain project-timing charts and maintain the project schedule as agreed between the customer and Dana.
• Plan, lead & conduct timely team meetings and program status reviews based on the defined Program Management process – which includes direct leadership of the functional disciplines such as Engineering, Quality, Operations and Purchasing
• Communicate or present project status as needed through reports and program management reviews at all levels.
• Identify and resolve project issues, using systemic root cause analysis and provide a robust process for change management.
• Liaison with customer regarding program issues, including participation in their meetings.
• Monitor project concept, budget & schedule for compliance with customer specifications.
• Ensure successful design, capability, installation and prove-out of production equipment and tools including procurement of capital equipment & compliance with all required codes.
• Support purchasing or quality in supplier technical risk assessments as appropriate.
• Optimize project cash flow through timely coordination of all purchase order releases. Plan and manage all budgets and costs associated with the program and adhere to the program planned profitability.
• Responsible for extended support of: operations, quality, or engineering beyond what a typical program would require. Responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and facilitating the execution of Functional Stage Gate Reviews Responsible for scheduling and conducting Stage Gate reviews with senior management

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations or other related area
• Well-rounded experience preferred in as many of the following areas: program management, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, product engineering, applications engineering, quality, sales and purchasing.
• Experience in driveline software & controllers a plus.
• Good understanding of APQP and program management techniques.
• Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross-functional team members.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills; competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making; and shows aggressiveness when completing assignments and other responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project software.
• An understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management.
• Ability to travel internationally.