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Lear Corporation · 16 hours ago

Program Manager - Seating

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lear Corporation is a leading company known for its innovative technologies and commitment to employee empowerment. They are seeking a Program Manager for their Seating division to drive cross-functional teams, manage program execution, and ensure accountability to the APQP process.

AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Program Execution - drive the cross functional team to accomplish program deliverables while utilizing the Lear Program Management Process and disciplines

Drive Accountability to the APQP process

Lead customer meetings

Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives

Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors

Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department

Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders

Qualification

Program ManagementAPQP principlesAutomotive experienceSoftware proficiencyCross-functional team managementProfessional communicationProject planningMBASeating experienceGeneral MotorsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Program Manager experience

Excellent organizational skills; task oriented, accurate, and efficient

Proficiency with standard software applications (MS Excel, Word, Power point, Project), and familiarity with other web-based applications. Training on Lear internal systems will be provided

Professional communication skills; verbal and written

5-10 years of automotive experience and firm grasp of APQP principles

Proven record of managing within cross functional teams and matrix style organizations

Ability to travel supporting plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico