Program Manager (Rochester Hills)

The Program Manager leads a cross-functional Program Team to achieve defined business objectives and customer requirements according to the Solero Technologies Product Development Process. The Program Manager is accountable for the performance and success of the Program Team without any direct organizational reporting relationship.The Program Manager may be assigned to multiple Program types;New business pursuitsNew product or new business launchesCurrent production applicationsThe Program Manager must work at all levels, internal and external to Solero, to ensure successful Program execution.KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAccountable for successful Program executionManages and executes the Program based on the Solero Product Development Process to meet defined metricsLead the Product Development Team to insure coordinated implementation of Product changes at Solero or at suppliers.Drives accountability and action within the Program TeamLeadershipLeads cross-functional Program Team to achieve success based on Solero metrics and customer requirementsDrives consistently positive dynamics and interactions within the Program TeamOrganizes and facilitates team meetings at the necessary frequencyCommunicates effectivelyBases communication in a fundamental understanding of Solero and customer norms, values, and expectationsAchieves results through influence leadershipLeads by exampleProvides appropriate constructive feedback where necessary to help team members be more effectiveEnsures Program Team has resources to succeedInstills clear and executable vision for the Program and the teamDemonstrates a positive attitudeApproaches Program execution and challenges with a professional, positive attitudeRespectfully challenges all levels within the organization when appropriateDemonstrates strong problem-solving skillsManages conflictDeals with conflict swiftly, constructively, and decisively, inside and outside of Solero, regardless of levels in the organizationDeals with conflict in an unbiased and arbitrating mannerSeeks compromise, but does not lose sight of the Program objectivesUnderstands and applies financial conceptsUnderstands key drivers of Program financialsEnsures that Program financials are factored into all business decisionsManages risk within the ProgramEscalates and drives issues appropriately (both internally and externally) to secure the necessary support to resolutionRespectfully challenges for key information, rationales, root causes, evidence, desired outcomes, next stepsChampions transparency and compliance to APQP-based Product Development ProcessDocuments and articulates all aspects of the Program in thorough, accurate, and timely fashionEnsure sufficient resources are allocated to the Program(s)Manages customer relationshipRepresents Solero credibly and confidently in front of all levels of the customer organizationChampions the customer's needs within SoleroPossesses a high level of product and process knowledgeApplies a high level of product knowledge including design, specifications, applications, and system integrationApplies a high level of relevant manufacturing knowledge including Solero processes, supplier processes, capital equipment and toolingDemonstrates strong problem-solving skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline required5+ years' experience in business, engineering, or manufacturing (automotive driveline or powertrain preferred)Product and process launch experience strongly preferredDemonstrated team leadership experience and trainingEffective, professional verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels within Solero, external customers, and suppliersProficient in computer skills for industry standard word processing, spreadsheet, intranet, and PLM softwareTravel requirements depend upon Program assignment(s)CORE COMPETENCIESDrive for resultsInterpersonal SavvyConflict ManagementProblem SolvingDecision QualityCreativity