Program Manager

Overview

DMS’ Purpose. We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good. Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back

• The ability to clearly define project scope and confirm alignment with the customer.
• Manage the customer to minimize project scope creep.
• Lead the cross-functional team through the execution of Kinetyc Customer Onboarding and Launch Process.
• Develop and obtain cross-functional commitment to a credible plan to deliver the program within scope.
• Lead and drive accountability within the cross-functional team.
• Execute re-occurring cross-functional team meetings to ensure team members have clear expectations of program deliverables and team is aligned with customer expectations.
• Eliminate surprises by fostering cross-functional communication and coordination with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, MP&L, Quality and Finance.
• Ultimately accountable for managing program launch plan to execute customer and internal deliverables.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer-specific and governmental regulations specific to the product/program.
• Monitor engineering-related activities to ensure product or program design/cost objectives are met.
• Prepare and present program status at monthly internal and customer program Gate review meetings and escalate any program scope risk.
• Proactively track and manage program risk and opportunities.
• Preside over regular, cross-functional team change control meetings to seamlessly implement engineering changes.
• Proactively escalate to solicit management support for any risk of not delivering to project scope.
• Insist on a “both/and” approach to team member delivery on tasks, as opposed to an “either/or” approach with a careful eye to resource requirements to meet commitments.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related technical field is required
• (5-7) years of experience in corporate and/or business-settings.
• Experience in a disciplined Program Management environment based on logical program task sequencing and the mutual reliance of different functions represented on the team.
• Must possess extensive knowledge and experience in Launch processes - from cradle-to-grave.
• Ability to present complex information and convey messages in a manner appropriate for different levels of the internal and customer organizations.
• Experience in leading/closing technical and financial negotiations.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment where change is common.

• Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
• Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
• Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
• Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.
• Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
• Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
• Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.

Gratitude
· Integrity
· Fun
· Teamwork
· Excellence
· Diversity & Respect
· Innovation
· Commitment
· Humility