Program Manager (Automotive)

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What we offer:
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.
Group Summary:
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 visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing multiple related projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. This role serves as a key liaison between cross-functional teams, leadership, and the customer, ensuring strategic initiatives are executed.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ownership for assigned programs, accountable to drive programs and cross functional teams utilizing internal business processes including the PEP process. Ensure compliance with the 6 critical business protocols for program execution.
• Outline timing, monitor and report (monthly) all customer strategy activities (internal and external) for obtaining new business with respect to:
  • Customer cost targets
  • Customer key value drivers
  • Customer technical targets and desires
  • Internal financial targets
• Responsible for obtaining and presenting (weekly) metrics that are related to the specified strategies to the cross functional team.
• Utilize Company and Customer Timing Plans, Time/Resource Activity Plans, Program Open Issues Lists and Meeting Reports to control the activities of all resources assigned to the Strategy.
• Lead cross functional teams as necessary to achieve program deliverables as outlined by program timing, based on the internal and external program strategy.
• Provide guidance, where necessary, to Management in all Strategy related decisions.
• Establish and continuously improve customer relationships to gain a competitive advantage on current and future business opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in either Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent degree
  • Minimum 5 years in the field of high-volume production
  • Understanding current and future OEM business strategies to secure new business
  • Experience in resource planning and reporting for engineering projects
  • Experience with costs forecasting and reporting for engineering projects
  • Working knowledge of purchasing, accounting methods, and cost estimating methods
  • Working knowledge of time resource planning programs

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills - Communication both internally and with the customer
• Proficient in Excel
• Good organizational and communication skills

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.
These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting