Program Manager

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Windings Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company where every team member shares in our success. Since becoming an ESOP in 1998 weve proudly supported critical industries like Aerospace Defense Automotive and Medical. Our unique ESOP benefits can contribute 10-12% of your annual earnings to your retirementat no cost to youhelping your savings grow through compound interest.

For over 60 years Windings has provided critical custom motors and components for the harshest applications including outer space military downhole drilling and motor sports to name a few. If you like to take on the tough stuff join us and be part of a forward-thinking people-focused company driven by our purpose: Making our Customers Critical Mission Possible.

Windings Program Manager - Transfers is an exciting combination of a cross-functional project manager and a technical account manager working across all Windings sites in North America. This role is a project execution focused position that drives programs identified as critical strategic objectives for the business including product line transfers certifications and operational integration. The Program Manager - Transfers will do the following:

• Lead high complexity custom motor and generator product line transfer and integration projects across all functions and manufacturing facilities using structured program/project management techniques to achieve quality schedule/delivery and cost targets.
• Act as the liaison between Windings global customers and Windings global manufacturing sites including Operations Engineering Quality Sales Finance and Legal with responsibility for developing a detailed project plan and coordinating the execution of the project through effective customer management.
• Understand apply and disseminate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable project plans while providing guidance to the organization.
• Mitigate project risks based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process and business acumen.
• Lead and Execute FAI PPAP and other requalification processes as required by the customer.

What you need...

Education / Experience

• B.S. Degree in an applicable field (business management engineering or other) is preferred. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Project Management Training is required. PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of applicable experience in an engineered product manufacturing environment in Aerospace Defense or Automotive Medical Device industries.
• Proven track record of delivering project milestones related to cost timeline and quality.

Knowledge / Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required for this position including the ability to positively engage potential customers at any level in their organization in conversation in person and via phone and/or computer.
• Excellent organizational decision-making skills and the ability to be self-motivated are required.
• Working knowledge of English (verbal and written) is required.
• Experience with one or more project management software tools is preferred. (MS Project Asana etc.)
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to use this knowledge to influence short- and long-term financial decisions of key projects including capital expenditures is required
• Ability to document processes process validations qualifications protocols reports (technical and non-technical) and test methods is required
• An understanding of continuous improvement principles and methodologies is essential. Six Sigma or other problem-solving tools is preferred.
• Experience with risk identification risk mitigation and risk management related to project success is required.

What you will get...

• An awesome employee-ownership culture
• Full benefits package (medical dental vision disability life and more)
• Paid time off
• 401k match and ESOP contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

Salary Description:

$85000 - $125000 annual DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience qualifications location and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the companys discretion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.