Tenneco · 11 hours ago
Program Manager
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTenneco is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of automotive products. They are seeking a Program Manager to implement the phase gate review process for customer application projects and ensure projects are delivered according to defined goals in performance, timing, and cost.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Personal management of large-scale programs
Oversight of the portfolio of projects assigned to him/her
Coordinate or conduct Project Gate Reviews
Provide “fresh eyes” input to all Gate Reviews in assigned projects
Manage resources for projects he/she personally manages
Utilization and advancement of Tenneco’s project management system
Escalate visibility of at-risk projects
Provide regular summary of project status
Work directly with customers and suppliers as needed on specific programs and work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to create team accountability for projects
Knowledge and experience in Project Management methodologies
Ability to plan and manage complex projects crossing over many departmental lines
Good problem-solving skills with working knowledge of Tenneco PM Tools. Able to use other root cause analyses such as Fault Tree Analysis, Ishikawa Diagrams, etc.)
Effective communication skills, written and oral, to all levels of the organization (within Tenneco, customers, and suppliers)
Working knowledge of computers and software, with the capability to thoroughly learn new applications
Thorough knowledge of MS Project and Tenneco’s project management systems
Ability to train others in business processes and systems
Attention to detail
Goal oriented and results based thinking
Excel in a team oriented environment
Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor
Qualification
Required
BS Engineering, PMI Certification, or equivalent experience
Five years or relevant work experience
Basic print reading
Product specific nomenclature and materials
Basic understanding of research, development and testing capabilities
General knowledge of CAD
Geometric dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Basic understanding of FEA
Understanding of Failure Analysis
Understanding of Costing and Pricing
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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