Program Operations Team Lead (Canton, MI)

Base Pay Range:

As Program Operations Team Lead, your essential job functions will include the following:

Operational Management of Key Program Elements and Specialty Areas

• Billing, claims, and reconciliation with Tire Manufacturers and OEM
• Price Match Guarantee Program
• Aftermarket Warranty Program
• Tire Manufacturer Promotions
• Tire Distributor Maintenance, Communication, and support
• Tire Pricing Operations support
• Marketing fund account management, reporting, and reconciliation
• Communications including announcements and newsletters to OEM, Tire Manufacturers, and Tire Distributor field personnel

Management of Assigned Specialty Areas

• Ensure that Program Elements managed by the Program Operations team meet the contractual agreements between AMI and the OEM.
• As necessary, work with appropriate Program Operations subject matter experts for assigned Specialty Area(s) to manage the program's operations.
• Serve as the primary OEM contact for all OEM program operations information.
• Examine and implement opportunities to improve processes, promoting effective communication and efficient program execution.

Management of Special Projects and Initiatives

• Manage and execute assigned special projects in support of the Key Program Elements
• Lead communication with cross-functional areas.
• Manage daily project scope, communication, and implementation.
• Coordinate resources to facilitate the implementation of special projects.
• Provide guidance and coaching for project execution and implementation to meet the OEM goals and objectives.

Leadership, Mentoring & Coaching

• Manage and lead Program Operations associates to drive results and process efficiencies.
• Provide guidance and coaching for project execution and implementation to meet the OEM goals and objectives.
• Supervise day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Complete a performance evaluation of each team member and recommend appropriate action such as promotions, coaching, merit increases, and termination.
• Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates, and make recommendations to the management team for individual hires.

Other Duties as Assigned.

Position Requirements

• 1 years of experience in product management, project management, program management, product development, marketing operations, or similar is required.
• Experience managing a team in a complex customer-faced environment is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical to success and are required.
• Ability to present thoughts, ideas, and concepts clearly in formal and informal venues is required.
• Attention to detail, and thinking systematically, are critical to success and are required.
• The ability to perform and thrive in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) is required. Proficiency with PowerPoint is a plus and a willingness to learn is required.
• Ability to build, maintain, and leverage business relationships, both internally and externally, is required.

Competencies Required

• Results Orientation
• Agility
• Initiative
• Influence
• Customer Focus
• Business Acumen
• Consults Widely
• Monitors Progress
• Measures Output by Others
• Weighs Alternatives
• Empowers Others

Physical Job Requirements

• Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Travel as necessary (approximately 10%).

Drug Policy

• AMI is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.

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