Program Manager

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.Location: Columbus, OH, USA What we are looking for:The ideal candidate will be responsible for meeting established program targets and deliverables and for the successful completion of program objectives. Programs can typically consist of a number of products, special projects, parts, and customer engineering centers, global product development locations and different technology suites. What you will be doing:Launch Readiness / Process Sign Off (PSO) Conform to standard management system: Global Process Management System (GPMS)Ensure all tasks are performed for launch readiness and PSOCoordinate all customer visits to the manufacturing facilitiesAssist in supplying requirements to ManufacturingApprove all resolutions to the follow-up issues that are presented to the customerCustomer Contact Coordinate and lead for all customer-critical issues while individual departments handle day to day issuesReview program metrics and satisfaction levels recurrently with the customerProgram Scope Coordinate, lead, and initiate the approval of program scope changesReport the management of activities to executive managementScheduling and Tracking Coordinate, lead, and approve the program schedule and tracking process to ensure the program meets the scope and customer requirements, to meet overall program metricsReview program timing and progress toward achievement of targets and goalsCoordinate and lead the critical build phases, while approving support activities to ensure successful delivery of the programPrepare regular reports for presentation to executive management, which address program progress statusMeeting Minutes Schedule program coordination meetings regularlyLead the cross-functional program coordination meetingReview the meeting minutes to ensure timely completion of all tasks“Prime” the meeting minutes/open issues/corrective actions system by entering initial program information into the system.Open Issues Review and assign newly entered open issuesUpdate issues in central tracking systemReview issue statuses between program meetingsApprove all closed issuesClassify and archive closed and approved issues for continuous improvementReview open issues database for continuous improvementAddress any scope, schedule, and budget changes to the program brought on by open issuesEngineering Change: Review and coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and eventual Process Change Request (PCR) and communicate and coordinate changes with the customer, affiliate and team members.Risk Assessment. Coordinate the Risk Assessment Plan with the program teamReceive and review all recorded program risksAllocate risk prevention and risk mitigation actions What you will bring to the table:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or adjacent discipline required5 years applicable experience in Engineering, Sales or related field6+ years of experience preferredBoth domestic and international travel required between branches, customer and manufacturing sitesAbility to work extended hours as required to support launch, customer events and to meet with stakeholders in different time zonesWhat we can provide you:A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and explorationDiverse teams of expertsResources from around the globeSupportive leadership and team members to help you do your best workOpportunities for professional growthCompetitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday scheduleYazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.