Sr. Program Manager

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Sr. Program Manager for Garrett Transportation Inc. in Torrance, CA

Lead multiple projects, ranging from new technology development to production launch, which includes project initiation and scope definition partnering with business leadership team, management of program development, coordination of product design, validation, launch and post implementation support. Manage an engineering budget from annual forecasts to expenses control. Assess new product opportunities in alignment to business strategy led tasks including financial, technical feasibility analysis, creation, and evaluation of a detailed program schedule.

Lead the transition of new products to production plant management and operations. Develop detailed project plans and manage a cross‑functional team and extrapolate and communicate key project deliverables and due dates to the team. Implement a robust team communication strategy to direct the progress of the project according to the established development phases. Update management and customer on progress of programs.

Lead and support execute value engineering and resourcing activities from ideation to implementation. Lead mitigation plans and recovery actions to address any issues compromising the program in quality, time, or cost. Provide accurate forecasts and management for the prototype, lab, and capital expenditure. Maintain accurate project information in the eLaunch database to update the cross‑functional community. Adheres to the phase gate methodology and processes.

Lead, coach, and train team members in New Product Initiative (NPI) process. Oversee program costs to meet financial targets in operating income and investments costs. Monitor and ensure that product costs at launch are equal or better than that at the quotation stage. Ensure on‑time spending of capital budget and closure of budget accounts. Control cost overruns, prevent need for premium freight, expediting costs, and scrap costs by successfully managing project timelines.

Learn and maintain a thorough understanding of business functions to easily facilitate communication flow and decision‑making process. Coordinate customer visits and attend meetings face to face at the customer location. Support the Program Management Operating System (Annual Operating Plan, Programs Reviews, Escalations, Presentations to the leadership team). Fulfilling responsibilities under IATF 16949.

Bachelor’s degree
* or foreign equivalent in Engineering or Business, or related field, and 8 years minimum of experience in relevant global program and project management role. Must have 8 years of experience in automotive industry. Must have 5 years of experience with the following: strong external customer facing experience; planning, cross‑functional resource management, and stakeholder management; proficient in risk management, with adequate knowledge in procurement, manufacturing, and operations activities;
Strong analytical skills; and people management experience with direct or indirect reports. Must have 3 years of experience with the following: proficient in Bill‑of‑Material cost control, Forecasting and spend control of Capex; experience in MS Office, MS Project, SAP; and experience in reading technical drawings, PSW documentation, supplier, and customer demand scheduling. Must have 2 years of experience with the following: basic usage of Onshape, PLM (3D Drive), Salesforce tools.

Flexible to travel 10%.
* Employer will accept 2 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• Location:
  
  Torrance, CA
• 40 hours/week
• The salary range for this role is between $132,000 and $167,500
• If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. EOE.
• Apply at , search code 13710

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing