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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 global leader in automotive seating and electrical systems, committed to fostering collaboration and innovation. The Program Manager - Seating will lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution and manage key customer interactions while overseeing project planning and risk management.

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 proficiencyOrganizational skillsProfessional communicationMatrix organization experienceCross functional teamwork

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