Program Manager

We at Leggett Dynamics are searching for a Program Manager within our Automotiveteam to help support our Automotivebusiness. Did you know we are the worlds leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry Thats right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support Motors Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

The Program Manager/Automotive Division leads our cross-functional and international project teams to ensure the project targets for the assigned projects. Furthermore the PM manages synergies and dependencies of projects and changes that belong to the same program.

What will you be doing as a Program Manager:

1. Lead the interdisciplinary project team ensure good collaboration and the focus on the project targets

2. Create communicate and update project planning (milestones deliverables cost). Track and communicate status of

projects (progress risks issues impacts profitability)

3. Start support and follow up escalations in case that project targets get in danger. Drive solutions and decisions to

ensure success of the program.

4. Provide input on sales prices for design changes provide input on IC sales prices updates

5. Ensure that we follow the APQP and customer specific processes whithin our programs. Be key contact for our

customer during the Program.

6. Manage Engineering Changes and VAVEs in collaboration with the Launch Manager.

7. Leading a Safety-first approach maintaining a zero accident culture. Ensure and monitor work accident prevention

and safe working environment across the business.

8. Fulfill assigned primary secondary and or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as assigned and required on occasion by

the business

What you need to be successful:

Educational requirements Certifications:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of job experience in an industrial environment

Automotive experience preferred

3-5 years of project experience

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Ability to work within cross-functional teams

Ability to lead by convincing

Effective problem-solving abilities

Strong target-orientation and planning skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Able to show attention to detail whilst maintaining a view on the big picture

Optimistic and engaging approach

Strong skills in process management

Sense of urgency in dealing with issues and tasks

Strong ability to execute on time and budge

What to Do Next

Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply be sure to create a profile and sign up for job alerts so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
• Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. Wed love the opportunity to consider you.

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