The program manager will assist in the launch of specific turbocharger programs. This role may be located in Shelbyville, IL or Southfield, MI. 

PREREQUISITES:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Program Management

Experience: 2 Years in Project Management, Knowledge in Automotive and/or Commercial Vehicle Segment preferred 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be comfortable and confident in leading the launch of customer programs from the starting pursuit phase through the start of production.

Must be very well organized and proficient in creating and updating timing charts in Excel, Project, and other program timing software.

Set and lead internal IHI and external joint IHI-customer weekly recurring meetings to update project status.

Proactively assign program phase tasks to the IHI engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, purchasing and sales teams and holding them responsible for completing their tasks on time.

Practice professional acumen when using influence and persuasiveness to hold both IHI and customer team members responsible for completing their tasks on time.

Provide high level status updates on short notice to IHI team and upper-level managers when requested.

Knowledge of industry standard program launch phase gate system and project milestones (Concept Validation, Design Validation, APQP, Process Validation, PPAP, etc.) is desirable.

Flexibility in work schedule to support evening meetings with IHI team members and suppliers located in the APAC region when necessary.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when ITA and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

• $75,000 - $100,000
• 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Disability Insurance (full pay)
• $5.00 Premium for Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
• 108 Holiday Hours (8 Holidays plus shutdown between Christmas & New Year’s)
• Paid Time Off Plans
• Up to 7% Company 401(K) Match
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Tuition Assistance, Gym reimbursement and PPE reimbursement up to the approved limit
• Additional Employee Perks such as company apparel and employee events/meals

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.