Program Manager

**Objective of the Position:** Primary function is to manage the EBIT for the customer business unit. Provide input to customer strategy and rough planning. **** **Essential Accountabilities** **:** The position incumbent ensures, that - Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE. - Customer strategy development. - Direct program management methodology in direct report group. - Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation. - Manage and grow customer relations. - Manage quote activity for new business. - Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. This includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management. - Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports. **Secondary Accountabilities:** The position incumbent ensures, that - Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements. - Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements. - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / Eberspaecher polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality. - Other duties as assigned. Requirement Profile: Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales or closely related field. - Minimum three years’ experience in program management. - Minimum ten years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing preferably in an automotive setting. - Ability to travel domestically or international by car or plane. - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP. Technical Expertise: - Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc. - Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence. - Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures**.** - Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions. - Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability. - Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems. - Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. - Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills. Methodical Competence: - Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress. - Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment. - Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. - Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. - The ability to follow-up on projects and ensure all items are completed on time with all necessary data required and supporting documentation. - Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction. - Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values. - Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. - Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations. - Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve o…