Program Manager

Hello, One of our client is urgently looking for Program Manager @ Lisle (Chicago Suburb), IL. TITLE: Program Manager LOCATION: Lisle (Chicago Suburb), IL DURATION: Possible 3 Month CTH Description: Define, plan and manage project timelines, objectives, goals and milestone activities. Manage and direct a cross functional team consisting of multiple disciplines. Lead and manage engagements with customers, internal team leads, and 3rd party vendors Manage and coordinate activities between departments to meet product development requirements. Manage product design cost targets and long term strategy as set by Senior Management staff. Simultaneously set priorities/direction for multiple programs in development. Act as the technical customer interface. Generate/facilitate documentation per department process and or procedures. Support special assignment and or activity as assigned by Senior Management. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline 3+ years in a similar position for a 1st tier automotive supplier managing multiple technical projects simultaneously and delivering to agreed upon cost, quality and timing expectation Working experience with OEM Ford US WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD Strong listening skills and a customer, quality, and team focus Strong Team facilitation skills. Performs well in a matrix environment. Good presentation skills International experience preferred. 5+ years experience in Program/Project Management. Strong ability to recognize and mitigate both technical and organizational challenges Strong working knowledge of standard program management tools including MS Project, ALM and PLM tools. Experience in IT architecture, Software Development Life Cycle execution, engineering, and operations preferred Strong knowledge of Hardware product development and technical aptitude of PCBA design methodology Strong application of risk identification and risk management methodologies The willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20% and establish strong working relationships with our international customers, partners, and suppliers. Good knowledge of IATF 16949 / Automotive Spice / ISO14001 / ISO26262 and TISAX® process requirements\?? #J-18808-Ljbffr