Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Directly manage high to mid level programs globally and mentor low-level programs with local program management
Assemble core program team and complete the program planning process to ensure development of a complete program plan and work breakdown structure, including the financial pro forma baseline.
Meet all design, quality, production, financial, and milestone timing needs of the program.
Develop and maintain project-timing charts and maintain the project schedule as agreed between the customer and Dana.
Plan, lead & conduct timely team meetings and program status reviews based on the defined Program Management process - which includes direct leadership of the functional disciplines such as Engineering, Quality, Operations and Purchasing
Communicate or present project status as needed through reports and program management reviews at all levels.
Identify and resolve project issues, using systemic root cause analysis and provide a robust process for change management.
Liaison with customer regarding program issues, including participation in their meetings.
Monitor project concept, budget & schedule for compliance with customer specifications. Plan and identify required staffing needs to the appropriate function in a timely manner.
Ensure successful design, capability, installation and prove-out of production equipment and tools including procurement of capital equipment & compliance with all required codes.
Establish price, warranty and delivery targets with purchasing. Support purchasing or quality in supplier negotiations as appropriate.
Optimize project cash flow through timely coordination of all purchase order releases. Plan and manage all budgets and costs associated with the program, and adhere to the program pro forma.
Responsible for extended support of: operations, quality, or engineering beyond what a typical program would require. Responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and facilitating the execution of Functional Stage Gate reviews Responsible for scheduling and conducting Stage Gate reviews with senior management 7+ years of experience
Bachelors degree in business, engineering, operations or other related area
Well-rounded experience preferred in as many of the following areas: program management, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, product engineering, applications engineering, quality, sales and purchasing.
Understanding of APQP and program management techniques.
Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross-functional team members.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills; competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making; and shows aggressiveness when completing assignments and other responsibilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project software.
An understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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