Sr. Program Manager

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for the decision making process. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands customer's business and speaks their language. Develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.
• Primary point of communication interface to the customer for the respective program(s).
• Responsbile for supporting the preparation and business case review of quotations for customers.
• Responsible for supporting quotes targeting profitable and/or strategic business opportunities, performing contract reviews when awarded, and lessons learned analyses for lost business opportunities.
•  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 through complete product life cycle from concept, quoting, program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, post–production performance, & lessons learned utilizing the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process.
• Manage Series Production Phase including claims management, change management & continuous improvement, VA/VE activities, and execution of ongoing price negotiations / adjustments.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 
  16949).
• Automotive SPICE v3.1, Functional Safety ISO 26262, and CyberSecurity ISO 21434 standards
• 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.

Who we are looking for

• Must possess a combined 3+ 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. Project management certification preferred.
• 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.
• Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred.
• 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 necess