Program Manager (Automotive)

Summary

Amphenol RF manufactures coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications. The Program Manager directs cross-functional teams through automotive phase-gate programs, managing project awards, launches, milestones, financial goals, risk mitigation, documentation, and post-production changes.

Responsibilities

• Award new projects by working with Cross-functional teams (CFT)
• Review RFQ package with Sales/Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing team to define achievable specification for quotation
• Gather cost information from factory PM, prepare quotation package/financial analysis for management’s approval, and submit budgetary quotation to customer
• Drive cost optimization with the CFT throughout the project phase
• Gather competition information and prepare negotiating strategies to help awarding
• Follow up open RFQ and push for closure
• Manage contract review and obtain management’s approval
• Drive flawless launch of awarded projects
• Pursue NRE PO, prepare Asset Request (AR), work with Customer Service and Financial team to close AR payment and NRE PO invoicing
• Set up and manage internal/external project meetings to drive the open items resolved and closure
• Coordinate with the CFT to meet project timing/milestones. Maintain Gantt charts for customer review on a weekly basis
• Maintain project financial update and meet pre-set financial goal. Report financial status to management on a regular basis
• Coordinate/Supervise all the documents submission to meet the phase gate requirement
• Define project risk (4M analysis i.e. tooling, automatic machine, capacity, supply chain, cost impact) and take proactive actions to mitigate the risk
• Support change management after Start of Production (SOP)
• Support forecasting and budget planning
• Assist in global automotive projects as needed, and other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel as needed to visit customers, production sites, and suppliers (10%)

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Project Management software, and demonstrates exceptional communication skills
• Bachelor degree in a technical discipline preferred plus with at least (3) years automotive experience preferred, familiar with APQP / PPAP phase gate development process, knowledge of OEM and/or related Tier 1 suppliers' development deliverables, milestones, and processes requirements is preferred
• Ability to travel as needed to visit customers, production sites, and suppliers (10%)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Project Management software, and demonstrates exceptional communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor degree in a technical discipline preferred plus with at least (3) years automotive experience preferred, familiar with APQP / PPAP phase gate development process, knowledge of OEM and/or related Tier 1 suppliers' development deliverables, milestones, and processes requirements is preferred
• Ability to travel as needed to visit customers, production sites, and suppliers (10%)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Matching 401K
• FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• A favorable work/life balance
• A generous PTO allowance and paid holidays
• Numerous opportunities for career growth
• An engaging and collaborative work environment
• This is a remote position for candidates located in the Detroit, MI area