Program Manager New Launch
Program Manager New Launch
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Job Description
Location:
Berea Kentucky United StatesJob ID:
R0090817Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS INC.Profession (Job Category):
Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Summary:
Under the guidance of the department leadership this role is responsible for executing program launch strategies and tactical plans at the Astemo Berea Plant. The position collaborates with the leadership team to establish priorities and objectives and ensures their effective implementation. This role acts as a strategic partner across the organization. This role exercises independent judgment regularly while operating within established guidelines.
Essential Functions:
Program Leadership: Lead and manage all phases of the new product launch from concept through production rampup.
Crossfunctional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering operations supply chain and quality teams to ensure alignment and timely of project milestones.
Timeline Management: Develop and maintain detailed program timelines identifying critical path activities and mitigating risks to ensure ontime launch.
Change Management: Coordinate engineering changes on existing product to ensure timely and effective changes to the process and product to meet customer model change requirements
Budget & Resource Planning: Monitor project budgets and allocate resources appropriately to meet program goals.
Production Readiness: Oversee readiness reviews including PPAP runatrate and equipment qualification activities.
Customer Interface: Serve as the primary customer contact for launchrelated activities ensuring alignment on specifications deliverables and expectations.
Problem Solving: Quickly identify and resolve launch issues utilizing root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Reporting: Provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders including executivelevel summaries.
Compliance: Ensure all launch activities adhere to industry standards internal policies and KPIs and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge skills & abilities:
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications (including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Outlook Teams and current ERP system). Excellent interpersonal organizational verbal and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Business or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum 3yrs prior relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of APQP PPAP FMEA and other automotive quality systems.
Experience with electric vehicle (EV) components or advanced automotive technologies.
Familiarity with OEM or Tier 1 supplier product development and launch processes.
Proven ability to lead crossfunctional teams in a fastpaced environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi please send the nature of request and contact information to . Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
