Program Manager

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At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry‑leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

• Supervises a Program Quality Engineering Specialist (as assigned), providing guidance and development through coaching and formal performance reviews.
• Manage, monitor and analyze key tasks, activities and cost through the multiple phases of the program
• Outline timing, monitor and report (monthly) all activities (internal and external) on a division program with respect to:
  Total program costs/budgets, Open issues (total program – departmental and supplier) of a divisional program, Meeting reports, Suppliers, Coordination of cross‑functional team responsibilities (internally and externally) for divisional program issues.
• Involvement in customer negotiations
• Ownership for programs from conception to production. (“Cradle To Grave”)
• Drive APQP disciplines within organization
• Lead CFT and hold team members accountable to timelines, budget, etc.
• Meet or exceed budget and improve contribution margin
• Obtain and present divisional metrics that are related to the specified program to the Chief Program Manager/ Senior Program Manager
• Utilize Company and Customer Timing Plans, Time/resource Activity Plans, Program Open Issues Lists, PDP and Meeting Reports to control the activities of all resources assigned to Division Program.
• Interface with Project Managers as necessary on program related new business opportunities.
• Provide guidance to Management in all Program related decisions.
• Provide timely coaching, counselling and feedback to employees, as well as input into Performance Reviews of assigned CFT members.
• Maintain a confidential and professional demeanor at all times.
• Set SOW/SOR for all new programs.
• Meet all customer commitments and all customer milestones
• Obtain proficiency in TCAS
• Manage production and prototype tool progress
• Conduct all necessary Launch Readiness Reviews
• Perform other duties as required

• Completion of community college diploma/certificate.
• 7 or more years of work‑related experience.
• Post‑secondary diploma in Business Administration or Engineering OR minimum of 8 years’ experience in the field of high‑volume production mechanical devices involving knowledge of manufacturing, supplier technical representation with OEM’s, resource planning and reporting for engineering projects, and experience with business case analysis and reporting.
• Cross‑function experience, including Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design and Financials.
• Experience with OEM customer base.
• DFSS and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Familiar with the following tools: D/PFMEA, DFM, VA/VE, DOE, DVP&R, PPAP etc.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.

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Regular / Permanent

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing