Head of Programme Management

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. Yazaki is looking for a Program Manager to join our TPNO Toyota team in Canton, MI. Programs can typically consist of a number of products, special projects, parts, customer engineering centers, global product development locations and different technology suites.

Conform to standard management system: Yazaki Program Management System (YPMS)

• Coordinate all customer visits to the manufacturing facilities
• 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
• Report the management of activities to executive management
• 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
• Prepare regular reports for presentation to executive management, which address program progress status
• Prime" the meeting minutes/open issues/corrective actions system by entering initial program information into the system.
• Review open issues database for continuous improvement
• 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 team
• Receive and review all recorded program risks
• Allocate risk prevention and risk mitigation actions

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

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 Flexible hybrid 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.