Alkegen

Alkegen

Program Manager

Detroit, MI · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
BudgetingLeadershipPublic SpeakingSharePoint

About the role

  • Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
  • Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach.
  • From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate a cross functional program team (R&D, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Quality, Operations, SIOPs, Engineering) and define team members' objectives and assignments
  • Develop, execute, and monitor timelines that align with customer deliverable dates and internal milestones
  • Drive alignment to industry standard requirements including AIAG APQP, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001
  • Work with internal team to proactively identify product risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure launch success
  • Manage internal capital acquisition requests, budgeting, and spending to deliver the project on time, at or under budget

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline (master's degree is a plus)
  • At least 5 years strong experience in Program Management
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in Program and/or Product Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other technical disciplines
  • Proficient in program management methodology and software (MS Project, SharePoint, etc.)
  • Highly effective cross-functional team management
  • Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to executive leadership
  • Experience with glass and ceramic fibers preferred
  • Experience with APQP processes required
  • Experience with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 requirements required
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills
  • Estimated travel 25% required to Customer Locations and R&D/Manufacturing Sites (Detroit Metro and Buffalo, NY)

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