Brand Program Manager

Job description

The brand project manager will lead cross-functional teams to deliver a portfolio of strategic product initiatives in support of the CentroMotion Friction business global growth strategy. You will work in a highly autonomous environment to execute R&D programs of various sizes and complexity to achieve scope, schedule, cost, delivery, and qualification requirements while demonstrating a high level of competency in project management skills and thorough understanding of multiple functional workstreams.

Requirements

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the central project lead and initiate, plan, execute, and manage all aspects of the project to ensure successful delivery of the requirements.
• Act as primary focal point between the functional areas including product engineering, manufacturing, product management, purchasing, and quality.
• Create a project plan including deliverables, planning, and budget, in line with policies and standards, and in accordance with the business case and customer (internal or external) expectations.
• Evaluate trade-offs and drive solutions as they affect project objectives, resource conflicts, adjustments to priorities, or unplanned interruptions.
• Work with technical leads and project team members on development timelines. Identify the critical path and track progress.
• Track project progress and work with technical leads and the project team on necessary adjustments to achieve project deliverables.
• Ensure a successful transition through the project phases, from product development to delivery.
• Maintain risk registers and track resolution progress.
• Develop contingency plans and escalate issues when necessary.
• Ensure the use of standard processes, procedures, and documentation throughout each project. Develop documentation standards when and where applicable.
• Act as the owner for the NPD phase-gate process with a focus on continuous improvement and training for new employees.
• Facilitate project closure and transition to production.
• Support the project team and technical lead with establishing and tracking project budgets.
• Provide regular project status reporting following established standards, as well as provide ad-hoc reporting upon request.
• Develop and facilitate necessary communication with all functional area stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of any of the following: Microsoft Project, Lean/Agile NPD processes, DFMEA, Risk Mitigation, ITAR/DFAR, IATF, ISO/TS.
• Resourceful, confident under pressure, and demonstrated skill in both crisis management and expectation management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing test development, validation, or test lab resources is a plus.
• Ability to delegate effectively and motivate people involved in the project to complete tasks on time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a product development related discipline (i.e., design, engineering, manufacturing, or marketing). An MBA or master’s in engineering management is preferred.

Experience and/or training: At least 10 years of experience in project management or program management is required. Results must demonstrate an ability to build teams, make effective decisions, and drive action cross-functionally. Experience managing multi-phase/multi-resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high internal and external customer satisfaction.

Licenses/Certificates: A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Technology/Equipment: Knowledge of any of the following is strongly preferred: Microsoft Project, Lean/Agile NPD processes, DFMEA, Risk Mitigation.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health savings account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-provided insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe work environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous paid time off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid parental leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.