Position will be located at one of our plants: IN, TN or PA

Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle for new product introductions (NPI) and R&D initiatives. This role ensures that all customer requirements, internal milestones, and manufacturing readiness criteria are met from concept through launch.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead program execution using a structured Stage-Gate and APQP process.
• Manage program timelines, deliverables, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Develop and maintain program documentation including timelines, risk assessments, and action plans.
• Drive resolution of open issues and remove roadblocks to maintain schedule adherence.
• Monitor and report program status to senior leadership.
• Ensure successful handoff to manufacturing operations at launch.
• All other tasks and duties as assigned by manager.

Metrics for Success

• On-time completion of program milestones and launch readiness.
• Adherence to budget and resource allocations.
• Customer satisfaction scores post-launch.
• Achievement of internal quality and performance metrics.
• Reduction in open issues or escalations during development cycle.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in program or project management in a manufacturing or product development environment.

• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and Stage-Gate methodologies.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple priorities.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Work is typically performed in an office environment with regular visits to manufacturing plants and customer sites. Candidate must be able to travel up to 25% of the time and work flexible hours to support global teams or critical launch timelines.