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PROGRAM MANAGER
SOUTHFIELD, MI - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As a member of the Program Management team, the Program Manager will be responsible for:

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Program Execution - Drive the cross functional team to accomplish product launch while utilizing Lear Program Management Process and disciplines
  • Run regular meetings with
    • Key Customer Liasons
    • Southfield Sales
    • Southfield Purchasing
    • Lead Unit Engineering
    • Plant Product Engineering
    • Plant Quality
• Drive Accountability to the APQP process to assure program launch with quality
• Responsible to assure program budget requirements and financial returns meet or exceed Lear hurdle rates and corporate commitments
• Run Management Gate Reviews in LearPro
• Create Program Deliverable Timelines based on customer milestones
• Be the face of Lear to the customer
• Will report to Platform Director or specific OEM Customer Lead (Platform Manager)

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
• At least 5 years of automotive experience and firm grasp of APQP principles
• Working knowledge of program and operational finance
• Proven record of managing within cross functional teams and matrix style organizations
• Ability to travel domestically, with occasional international

Bonus If You Have:

• MBA
• Wire Harness Experience with German OEMs

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.