Full-Time

Technical Program Management Specialist

Interior and Systems

Posted on 4/23/2024

ReBuild Manufacturing

ReBuild Manufacturing

501-1,000 employees

Specializes in advanced manufacturing and automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Senior, Expert

Troy, MI, USA

Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • BA / BS Degree in engineering/management discipline or equivalent in experience
  • 10+ years of experience in program management, preferably in the automotive industry
  • DRE experience is preferred
  • Body Interior experience is a plus
  • Previous assembly plant launch experience preferred
  • Experience utilizing the Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Power suite
  • Experience with PLM & ERP systems
  • Excellent communication Team building and relationship building skills
  • Demonstrate superior customer communication and service skills
  • Possess the ability to perform engineering and design process assessments and generate findings and recommendations reports
  • Ability to lead teams and meetings considering tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail
  • A track record of successfully delivering large scale, complex, cross-functional and capital-intensive projects
  • Technical writing and documentation experience
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of Program Management playbook and structure with a Lean mindset
  • Single point of ownership for Interior and Safety Systems as it relates to program timing, program deliverables, change management, and issues management
  • Coordinate Beta, DV, PV build events including part buy-off
  • Champion Hybrid Agile/Waterfall best practices where needed
  • Engage with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Brand & Marketing, and Finance teams to communicate requirements and resolve issues
  • Define/refine and ultimately manage business processes for efficient execution of the program objectives with a focus on the following areas
  • Support the program management of Commercial Interior and Safety Systems Type 1 accessories. Align timing, milestone deliverables, and required resources. Manage and resolve issues and roadblocks with all stakeholders. Drive execution of the programs.
  • Align the Commercial and Engineering teams on the definition and execution of accessory API’s. Follow up and resolve roadblocks to ensure program execution.
  • Ensure vehicle and commercial team alignment on program plan
  • Develop clarity on API cost impact to the vehicle program
  • Primary lead for Investigate and Action Bulletins specific to Interior and Safety Systems and Commercial team needs.
  • Work directly with the Design Engineering staff to document the unique needs of the Design team (timing alignment between CAD Steps and Feasibility Steps, Color/Material/Finish deliverable timing, issue follow-up, etc.). Work with both Design and Engineering to drive execution to program timing.
  • Co-Chair the Cross functional Design meetings, documenting and addressing roadblocks and stagnate issue resolution.
  • Provide program updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders.

Re:Build Manufacturing specializes in enabling local, competitive manufacturing through continuous improvement, proprietary software, digital tools, and intense collaboration, focusing on product innovation, advanced components, systems production, and industrial automation, leveraging cutting-edge enabling technologies and operational superiority to revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base. Their main product offerings include advanced components, systems production, and industrial automation, supported by cutting-edge enabling technologies and operational excellence.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$536M

Headquarters

Framingham, Massachusetts

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

238%
INACTIVE