Program Manager - Senior

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Program Manager - Senior

Job Summary

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Program Manager - Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do

The PMO Planning Specialist is responsible for supporting the Platform and Project Planning Manager in the achievement of project timing, labor and investment objectives of the vehicle.

Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Coordinate the general and detailed (by phase) scheduling of the project /program to ensure timing consistency in execution.
• Create / Manage Bulletins and Bulletin responses Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create for governance decks of product action requests.
• Facilitate PMT and Program Review.
• Manage vehicle build plan and delivery to support vehicle validation requirements.
• Manage the commercial launch plan (volumes and dates) with the Brand(s), the Plant(s) and the Purchasing Department.
• Escalate issues and roadblocks promptly while driving issue resolution..
• Lead meetings, collect and monitor inputs for Engineering Research & Development spending and develop/monitor engineering resources per approved spending plan.
  
  
  

The Planning Specialist's primary interface is with the Vehicle Project, Platform & Modules Teams Planning (QCTP) Manager and the Chief Project Engineer (CVE).

Basics

• 8 years of Engineering Experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or related degree field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed, team oriented with demonstrated planning/problem-solving skills.
• Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software required.
• 100% onsite position.
  
  
  

Preferred

• 10 or more years of Engineering Experience.
• Assertive and ambitious nature.
• Results oriented.
• Motivated to learn new principles and ideas, and have excitement in applying these new principles.
• Motivated to make a positive impact in the work environment and on the quality of the products produced.
  
  
  

How You Will Be Successful

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products
  
  
  

Why Work With Us

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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