Sr. Program Manager - Troy, MI

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As a Sr Program Manager, you will lead multifunctional teams and Various Programs Launches in the execution of our product development processes, assuring a flawless product launch. You will manage a high degree of change, conflict, 100% customer interaction and crisis management, regularly coordinating between and interact with executives and all internal functions.

• Provide and manage projects plan in line with customer and Aptiv requirements.
• Lead cross-functional program teams to meet product, quality and budget deliverables.
• Lead definition execution of program initiatives to improve delivery, quality and financial performance.
• Assess and manage program execution and effectively escalate issues.
• Partner with customer and functional teams in program problem solving.
• Effectively communicate program status through regular reporting and customer or internal reviews.
• Utilize data management systems including but not limited to: EPM/SEE, ECM, Sales planning, Purchasing systems, Financial systems and reporting, Capital tracking
• Document program in line with Aptiv and customer requirements.
• Assure Alignment
• Monitor and Control Execution of Project or Program in the respective Customer groups.
• Prepare and perform Project Reviews.
• Run Launch Readiness Review Meetings for the programs as appropriate.
• Ensure that PM Director is informed on progress towards achievements and identified barriers to progress.
• Promote Excellence and Customer Focus.
• Participate in Flow 3 activities - assure that flow 3 assumptions are committed and achievable.

• Experience with automotive industry; wire harnesses or electrical components
• 5+ years as a project/program manager with full lifecycle experience
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Outstanding verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Fluency in English - Italian is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to EDS plant locations.
• Multi-tasking team player with a hands-on approach.