Magna International · 1 day ago
Director - Program Management, Platform / Core Program
Southfield, Michigan, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expMagna International is a premier supplier for the global automotive industry focused on developing industry-leading automotive technologies. The Director, PM-Platform/Core is responsible for leading program management and product quality throughout the lifecycle, managing timing, quality, and financial results of programs, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Primary point of communication interface to the Core teams and Magna Electronics leadership for the respective program(s). Responsible for confirming Core PDP process that ensures a strong foundation for application products (requirements, base SW, features, etc) that is aligned with Magna Electronics road map and core program business case
Ensure demo timing and readiness is maintained for core programs
Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key internal and external contacts responsible for the decision making process. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands internal and customer market/business. Develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment
Responsible for supporting the preparation and business case review of new core programs. Responsible for supporting core programs targeting profitable and/or strategic business opportunities that are aligned with an identified revenue stream forward
Cohesively aligns with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products and features as well as competitive information within their respective product group
Owns program management and product quality through complete product life cycle from concept through handoff to application. Must ensure lessons learned are actively integrated into core development. Program status and actions must be transparent
Preparation and communication of program status meetings to management steering committee and escalation of critical issues
Coordinating / monitoring project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget including expense/tooling/capital, production readiness, quality deliverables, corrective action initiatives, conducting risk analyses, and implementing required counter actions
Full program management ownership of program-related functional activities: core business case confirmation, development and validation, quality, manufacturing readiness, and achieve program budgets & financial targets
Lead global Change Management System through an understanding of design, specs, costs & timing, and ensure due dates are met. VAVE opportunities identified and implemented
Leads Core quality engineers to ensure/confirm process compliance and product quality
Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949) and PDP
Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess a combined 12+ years of project/program management experience along with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry. Must possess ability to lead/direct assignments and development of program managers and/or quality engineers
Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent (3 additional years of related technical experience in addition to experience referenced above). Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred
Strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including Automotive SPiCE, Functional Safety, and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities
Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint); must be/become proficient in company & customer systems
Business Acumen: Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability; ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with team
Entrepreneurial Drive for Results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment. Need to have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others. Tireless work ethic is a given
Influencing & Communication Skills: Keen listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal & external groups can be forged and developed quickly. Comfortable communicating both formally and informally with senior executives and communicate openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout MPT & customer organizations
Technical / Functional Understanding: Able to serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others; demonstrate a breadth of technical/functional knowledge outside of core specialty; provide others with opportunities for technical growth; develop the technical competence of others as a way to achieve results; hold people accountable for technical excellence
Preferred
Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
Recent News
2025-12-13
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