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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project management within manufacturing or automotive sectors, with a strong focus on budget management, customer relationship building, and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing enterprise project management software to ensure project delivery and adherence to corporate standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementEnterprise Project Management SoftwareLeadership Skills
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementBudget ManagementCost TrackingProfitability AnalysisChange ManagementTechnical CommunicationNegotiationRisk ManagementAPQP ActivitiesRFI/RFQ Responses
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluence LeadershipCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS ProjectJiraPlanisware
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingAutomotiveComplex TechnologyProgram ManagementCustomer Advocacy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage one or more projects with internal and external customers
- Cultivate and own strategic customer relationships as primary advocate and main program contact
- Lead technical customer reviews and present information or delegate to subject matter experts
- Ensure project delivery across steps, milestones, gateways, and resources
- Monitor time, costs, and quality, and derive measures for deviations or claims
- Functionally lead project team members and coordinate external service providers, resources, and stakeholders
- Pursue and secure new business by leading responses to RFIs and RFQs
- Enforce adherence to the CAPCO process and corporate/customer standards
- Own program audits and customer APQP activities
- Develop and manage the project budget while tracking product, project, and prototype costs
- Oversee change management for product and project modifications
- Approve high- or medium-risk prototype deviations and lead escalation meetings
- Serve as the central source of truth for technical and timing-related customer communications
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in program or project management within manufacturing, automotive, or a complex technology industry
- Direct customer-facing experience, including negotiation, relationship building, and managing complex accounts
- Strong business acumen and understanding of project financials, including budget management, cost tracking, and profitability analysis
- Leadership skills to lead through influence in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
- Expert-level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with enterprise project management software such as MS Project, Jira, or Planisware
- Track record of leading projects from new business quoting through serial production
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k with up to 6% company match
- Company vehicle
- Regular employee appreciation and company events
- Development opportunities
- Equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer