Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team located in Davie, FL!

The Program Manager leads customer programs from inquiry to nomination through launch, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives. This role serves as a key customer interface and drives successful program execution throughout the program lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to complete assigned programs on time, to specifications, and within established targets.
• Develop and maintain program timing, milestones, deliverables, and action items.
• Organize and track project progress using OPLs, timelines, Trello, shared folders, and internal KPI files.
• Monitor program progress, milestones, deliverables, and open actions to ensure timing and performance objectives are met.
• Communicate program status, milestones, risks, and open issues to customers, management, and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary program-level liaison between KUS and its customers; lead customer meetings, present program updates, document minutes and action items, and drive follow-up through closure.
• Identify program risks and customer or internal issues; drive resolution, mitigation, recovery, and escalation as needed.
• Manage program changes and monitor cost and commercial impacts in collaboration with Business Development and relevant stakeholders.
• Complete program handoff to the KA team at the production phase, including APQP requirements, PSW sign-off, and Handoff Sheet.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in program or project management.
• Strong understanding of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer-facing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple programs, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong meeting management, presentation, and follow-up skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, and related project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of program/project management or comparable project coordination experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and automotive product development processes is a plus.

\nCompany Description

KUS Americas Inc. is the pioneering and leading global designer and manufacturer of AdBlue/Diesel Emission Fluid level senders, diesel/fuel/water level senders, and gauge instrumentation. Our products are widely used in the agriculture, automotive, construction, marine, power, and industrial equipment industries.

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Company Description

KUS Americas Inc. is the pioneering and leading global designer and manufacturer of AdBlue/Diesel Emission Fluid level senders, diesel/fuel/water level senders, and gauge instrumentation. Our products are widely used in the agriculture, automotive, construction, marine, power, and industrial equipment industries.\r\n\r\nSee for additional company information.