Program Manager

Stanadyne can hire for this role in both Blythewood S.C. or Jacksonville N.C.

ABOUT STANADYNE:

Stanadyne is known around the world as a leading supplier of diesel fuel systems and components. In addition, Stanadyne is quickly becoming an industry leader in the fast-growing field of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Our products are for engine applications in agriculture, construction, power generation, industrial, marine, and on-highway vehicles. Over the years Stanadyne has expanded with precision manufacturing locations in China, India, Italy, and the United States. We have been providing innovative fuel system solutions to our customers for over 50 years and continue to focus on developing future cutting-edge fuel systems that will help distinguish our customers' engines from their competition. Our Jacksonville manufacturing facility has about 250 employees operating over three shifts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements (both customer and internally driven changes).

• Organize and lead Program Launch Team (PLT), Program review/GATE review.

• Responsible to ensure that assigned programs are launched On-Time, On-Budget, and at or Better than original business case objectives.

• Ensure that all program of production launch meet/exceed customer expectations (both internal and external customers)

• Common voice throughout life of the program having as much interaction with the customer, supplier, and internal functions as possible.

• Manage all aspects of the assigned program by effectively applying our methodology via Master Timing Schedules (MTS), Program alert bulletins, Program action register, etc.

• Effectively utilize Cost Request Process to manage change control and program integrity.

• Track all spending against the approved appropriations, prepare sourcing summaries, project countdown documents etc.

• Maintain launch team compliance to Stanadyne procedures.

• Minimize our exposure risk and proactively communicate issues thereby driving team to make optimal decisions and develop / execute recovery plans as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PMP Certification preferred.

• 3 - 5 years of Program Launch experience

• Strong interpersonal skills and good communication (both written and oral)

• MS Office Business Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)

• Basic understanding of Financial Management models and documents

• Ability to utilize team concepts, along with solid organizational and problem solving skills.

• Automotive manufacturing experience ideal

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to travel up to 30% to 40%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NONE

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.