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 has maintained strategic and stable growth throughout its 84-year history. Overview We are looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and thrive in a positive work environment. Location Canton, MI, USA What we are looking for Program Manager to join our TPNO Toyota team in Canton, MI. What you will be doing Launch Readiness / Process Sign Off (PSO) Conform to standard management system: Yazaki Program Management System (YPMS) Ensure all tasks are performed for launch readiness and PSO Coordinate all customer visits to the manufacturing facilities Assist in supplying requirements to Manufacturing Approve all resolutions to the follow-up issues that are presented to the customer Customer Contact Coordinate and lead for all customer‑critical issues while individual departments handle day to day issues Review program metrics and satisfaction levels recurrently with the customer Program Scope Coordinate, lead, and initiate the approval of program scope changes Report the management of activities to executive management Scheduling 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 metrics Review program timing and progress toward achievement of targets and goals Coordinate and lead the critical build phases, while approving support activities to ensure successful delivery of the program Prepare regular reports for presentation to executive management, which address program progress status Meeting Minutes Lead the cross‑functional program coordination meeting Review 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 issues Update issues in central tracking system Review issue statuses between program meetings Approve all closed issues Classify and archive closed and approved issues for continuous improvement Review open issues database for continuous improvement Address any scope, schedule, and budget changes to the program brought on by open issues Engineering 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. Coordinate the Risk Assessment Plan with the program team Receive and review all recorded program risks Allocate risk prevention and risk mitigation actions What you will bring to the table Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Management or related field. Minimum 5 years of applicable experience in Engineering, Sales, or related field. Preferred 6 years of experience Microsoft Suite What we can provide you A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration Diverse teams of experts Resources from around the globe Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work Opportunities for professional growth Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule Yazaki 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr