{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a7513c50e2b663d4a2aaef62","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7513c50e2b663d4a2aaef62","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7513c50e2b663d4a2aaef62","title":"Program Manager","description":"Position summary:\nThe Program Manager will manage the team to a successful design, development and launch of both new and current programs. Monitor the cost and timing of new or current programs. They will hold regular meetings that track the accountability of all program team members and inform upper management the status of a program. Additional direct interface with the customer in accordance with meeting all program milestones and closure of open issues is also required.\nJob Family: Managers\nCompetencies:\nManages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.\nDevelops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. For example, builds long-term succession for key roles. Builds a learning culture in the team; uses teachable situations to offer insightful coaching. Recommends and facilitates activities and assignments that help people grow.\nValues Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. For example, builds a team culture in which differences are embraced; leverages people’s differences to strengthen the workgroup; exposes team members to diverse perspectives and ensures they learn from these viewpoints.\nBuilds Effective Teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. For example, revises processes and builds systems that create a culture of teamwork and team spirit across the organization. Demonstrates a highly team-oriented approach; works skillfully with many leaders.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nIssue and manage ADAC CN’s.\nAssist in creation of customer EC’s and temporary approvals (CN’s, EWOs, WERS etc.)\nIssue, monitor, update, and distribute timing plans.\nCommunicate program status. Escalate as required\nLead and direct team members activities.\nAssist in coordination of commercial quotes and review for accuracy.\nSupport customer meetings – APQP Status, design reviews, cost reviews, change control, etc.\nEstablish and track open issues.\nTrack and report on program profit margins and tooling budgets.\nFill in support for non PM related activities.\nEducation & Experience:\nPreferred education - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, or Operations Management.\nPreferred 10 years of total experience in engineering and/or management in plastics design, manufacturing, and quality.\nTraining certification in related Automotive and Plastics engineering disciplines a plus.\nNon Essential Responsibilities:\nPBO assignments.\nInterviewing candidates.\nTravel as needed to support sales, project development, launch, and engineering changes.\nSupport PE’s and Lab for DVP&R scheduling.\nOther tasks as assigned by management.\nOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nAPQP, FMEA, CAE, DFM, Product design, MS Project, GD&T, Problem solving methods, Lean practices.\nActive engagement in selling new programs, changes, and ADAC/VAST to our global customers.\nUnderstanding of accounting principles as they relate to cost estimating, budget tracking, and return on investment.\nAbility to travel internationally to support global customers is preferred.\nSupervision Received:\nGeneral Direction: Work from company policies and general objectives. Occasionally refer to superior, only for clarification and interpretation of company policy or customer requirements.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone","company":"Adac","rawCompany":"adac","city":"Grand Rapids","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T17:25:52.538Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Position summary:\nThe Program Manager will manage the team to a successful design, development and launch of both new and current programs. 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