Program Manager

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LHH is seeking a Program Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located near West Lafayette, Indiana. In this position, you will have the opportunity to manage exciting projects involving new product development which you will lead from cradle to grave. You will join a well-established team and will interface with multiple departments on a daily basis as you develop new products and manage them through product release.

The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $,000 per year plus bonus and offers several medical insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

*** Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage projects for new product development from initial creation through project execution and task completion
• Collaborate with the sales and design teams and complete design reviews with internal and external business partners
• Create and maintain detailed customer-facing and internal project schedules, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines and reporting progress weekly to leadership
• Oversee program budgets, approve supplier purchase orders and internal work orders, and track project costs to ensure adherence to approved budgets
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program-specific customer issues and collaborate with the sales, client services, and engineering teams to resolve inquiries and prevent timeline delays
• Complete APQP, PPAP, and/or Finite Element Analyses and determine manufacturability of products and make necessary adjustments
• Drive successful program launches by coordinating deliverables, managing inventory transitions, and implementing system improvements based upon customer and internal feedback
• Verify and validate new designs and conduct root cause analysis of quality issues during the design and beginning stages of the manufacturing process
• Coordinate with operations and management personnel to develop a shared vision for the completion of daily tasks and then report on those activities
• Perform initial and ongoing product and performance reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

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  *** NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENT:
  Must have hands-on work experience managing programs and new product development within a manufacturing facility.***
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Program Management is highly preferred
• Must have 3+ years of professional experience with program management and/or new product development
• Preference toward candidates from a highly regulated industry
• Must possess the ability to read blueprints and CAD designs
• Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team
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  *** Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Program Manager Job located near West Lafayette, Indiana, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering, Design, and Project Management
• Industries Plastics Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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