Business Program Manager (Austin Site)
Business Program ManagerAs a Business Program Manager, he or she will manage the life cycle of products, services, and/or processes that deliver value to customers while meeting overall business requirements. The responsibility extends to driving and achieving business & financial results for the products/programs. Responsibilities include developing and executing system- and solution-level program plans and working cross-functionally to deliver products and services to meet or exceed customers' needs. The Business Program Manager will focus on managing programs and/or products through the coordination of various internal/external functional groups. This requires confidence in implementing complex project schedules and meeting deadlines and deliverables within a structured Time to Market process. Ultimately, the Business Program Manager will be the end-to-end owner of the business account he or she manages.
Essential Functions:
Performs initial pricing and monthly quotation updates
Conducts Strategies and Solutions Planning
Design Business and Marketing Strategies
Develops Customer and Partner Relationship and/or Sponsorship
Performs Technology and Market trend Analysis
Understands manufacturing processes and requirements for cost analysis
Communicates and resolves issues between factories and customers
Develops new business opportunities
Exercises overall ownership of the managed accounts.
Be the bridge among customers and Factory, R&D, Support, Suppliers, etc.
Oversee production/delivery schedules to meet customer requirements
Manages the cost and prices of parts and the whole unit
Consider customers' needs in the development of products/solutions
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, information technology, marketing, or a related field
3-5 years of professional experience in project management, engineering, business, or technical field
Must be able to travel 3-4 times a year for 3-4 weeks at a time to Mexico/Asia
Excellent reading, writing, and verbal skills in English and Mandarin Chinese
Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Sales and business development experience
Understands technology trends
Detail-oriented with superb time management, organizational, and execution skills to meet deadlines. Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive professional with a lot of patience
High level of flexibility, discretion, professionalism, and integrity
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, listening, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work both collaboratively on a team as well as independently on multiple high-priority projects
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or MBA degree
Experience:
Program management: 3 years (Preferred)
Business analysis: 3 years (Preferred)
Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Chinese (Preferred)
Spanish (Preferred)