Program Manager- Power Sports & Industrial Markets

Manager of Program Team

The Manager of the Program Team is responsible for the overall management, direction and execution of customer product development and program launch activities across a diverse portfolio of industrial and transportation markets. This role serves as the primary cross-functional leader coordinating customer requirements, product launch timing, engineering activities, manufacturing readiness, commercial objectives and operational execution to ensure successful program delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary conduit for internal and external communication to and from the Program Team
• Lead the team to achieve specific program goals for quality, timing, financial KPIs and product performance
• Guide the team to achieve VCM improvement targets
• Lead the team to achieve a balance of external customer satisfaction and CS objectives
• Cause cross functional interaction to achieve program goals
• Resolve cross functional conflict
• Facilitate the creation of an overall program schedule that achieves customer milestones but also protects CS financial interests; guide the team to maintain progress
• Maintain an orderly and efficient change management process for both internally and externally driven changes guiding the team to balance customer satisfaction and CS objectives
• Maintain team morale
• Model CS Leadership Capability values and Code of Conduct
• Internal and external management status reporting including timing and financial status
• Lead the team in issue resolution applying discipline problem solving techniques
• Guide the team to identify and mitigate risks, including appropriate, concise, effective escalation as required

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field required.
• Program Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred.
• 5 years experience of Program Management experience.
• 5 years of experience in 3 functional areas; Quality, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Finance, Operations, Sales, etc.
• Experience working with Power Sport, Commercial Vehicle, Window & Door, HVAC or Appliance manufacturers is a benefit.
• Experience working with Sealing and/or Fluid Handling products is a benefit.

Skills and Abilities:

• MS Project preferred.
• Leadership.
• Team management.
• Problem solving.
• High degree of task and objective orientation
• Mastery of at least one functional area (technical) required for this level of decision making.
• Ability to interface successfully at high level of customer organizations.
• High degree of problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Logical - good critical thinking skills.

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Office, plants, supplier plants, customer plants.
• PT reports to the Program Manager via a matrix organization.

Position Type: Regular

Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Remote Status: Hybrid