Description Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for a PROGRAM MANAGER to join our team in Mexico. General Responsibilities Be the main point of contact for the customer and extrapolate its needs to all levels of the organization & maintain fluent communication (verbal & written) with the customer.Develop and maintain program timelines in MS Project in accordance with maintaining customer & internal milestone deliverables.Conduct and lead internal program reviews with the stakeholders on a recurrent basis through the Open Issues list from the Business Award throughout the program life cycle.Manage the development programs utilizing the Auria Program Management System, including assigning responsibilities, due dates, and monitoring its progress.Conduct Management Gate Reviews for development programs.Coordinate engineering changes with the stakeholders, safeguarding the program financials.Maintain program's budget for part, tooling & capital.Coordinate cross-functional meetings to ensure program capital requests are approved on time to meet program timing.Initiate and get approvals to fund tooling, tool changes, prototype builds and issue tool POs to vendors.Drive to get PPAP approval on time.Leadership, profitability, and results mindset. Requirements Education:Bachelor's degree required (in any Engineering or Administration area). Experience:5+ years of relevant experience required.Previous experience with Tier 1 Automotive OEMs.Experience with APQP. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Leadership skills.Basic financial knowledge.Ability to travel by car and air to the Auria plants and to customers in Mexico and USA for program reviews at least 20% of the time.Fluent in spoken, written, and reading English.Passport and US Visa B1/B2 preferred.Good verbal and written communication skills.Hybrid work from office/home.Proficient in MS tools (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team: Competitive salary.Benefits and perks above the law.Professional development opportunities.Healthy work environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr
