Program Manager

Location

Indiana Technical Center with Locations in Noblesville & Kokomo, Indiana.

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Job purpose

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for "dynamic, results driven" individual to join as a PROGRAM MANAGER. The PROGRAM MANAGER is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive program management process to achieve defined business objectives and customer requirements according to the PDS Development Process. The Program Manager is accountable for the performance and success of the program team without any direct organizational reporting relationship. The Program Manager must work at all levels, internal and external to BorgWarner, to ensure successful program execution.

• The Program Manager may be assigned to multiple program types:
  • New business pursuits
  • New product or new business launches
  • Current production applications
• BorgWarner PDS products that the Program Manager may support include:
  • Electronic Control Modules: Engine Control Modules, Transmission Control Modules, Automotive Sensors and other custom electronic control products
  • Electrification Products: Inverters, On-Board Chargers, DC/DC Converters, Hybrid Control Units, High Voltage Box, and Battery Control Modules
  • Electric Motors and Integrated Drive Modules: Px On and Off Axis Modules, Traction Motors, Electric Drive Motors, eGearDrive Transmission; and On and Off Axis Integrated Drive Modules

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the program owner that is accountable for successful program execution
  • Manages and executes the program based on the PDS Development Process to meet defined metrics.
  • Drives accountability and action within the Program Team.
  • Develops and validates program scope and customer deliverables to ensure that customer expectations for quality, timing, and product performance are met. Instills clear and executable vision for the program and the team.
• Leadership
  • Lead a cross-functional Program Team to achieve success based on BorgWarner PDS metrics and customer requirements
    • Drive consistent positive dynamics and interactions within the Program Team.
    • Organize and facilitate team meetings at the necessary frequency.
    • Lead efforts to ensure that BorgWarner expectations of program financials are met.
  • Communicate effectively
    • Clearly communicate a fundamental understanding of BorgWarner and customer norms, values, and expectations.
  • Influence
    • Lead by example.
    • Provide appropriate constructive feedback where necessary to help team members be more effective.
    • Ensure the Program Team has the necessary resources to succeed.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude
    • Approaches program execution and challenges with a professional, positive attitude.
    • Respectfully challenges all levels within the organization when appropriate.
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
  • Conflict Management
    • Deals with conflict swiftly, constructively, and decisively, inside and outside of BorgWarner, regardless of levels in the organization
    • Deals with conflict in an unbiased and arbitrating manner
    • Seeks compromise, but does not lose sight of the program objectives
• Understands and applies financial concepts
  • Understands key drivers of program financials
  • Ensures that program financials are factored into all business decisions
• Risk Management
  • Escalates and drives issues appropriately (both internally and externally) to secure the necessary support to resolve issues
  • Respectfully challenges the organization for key information, rationales, root causes, evidence, desired outcomes, and next steps
• Champions transparency and compliance to APQP-based PDS Development Process
  • Documents and articulates all aspects of the program in a thorough, accurate, and timely fashion
  • Ensure sufficient resources are allocated to the program
• Manages the customer relationship
  • Represents BorgWarner PDS credibly and confidently in front of all levels of the customer organization
  • Champions the customer's needs within BorgWarner. Be the "Voice of the Customer".
• Possesses a high level of product and process knowledge
  • Applies a high level of product knowledge including design, specifications, applications, and system integration
  • Applies a high level of relevant manufacturing knowledge including BorgWarner processes, supplier processes, capital equipment and tooling

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline required. Advanced/Masters degree level preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years' experience in business, engineering, or manufacturing (automotive preferred); however, preference will be given to candidates with 10+ years of experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a program manager, with a preference of 6+ years. Experience must include strong program management skills in resource, task, and budget planning.
• Product and process launch experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and training, including the ability to influence and motivate others.
• History of effective team building.
• Solid understanding of managerial finance as it relates to program and business metrics.
• High level of technical competence, problem solving, organization and communication skills to effectively interface with all levels BorgWarner, external customers, and suppliers.
• Languages: English and customer specific language depending upon program assignment(s)
• Solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing functions within the automotive supplier market segment
• Proficient in computer skills for industry standard word processing, spreadsheet, intranet, and PLM software
• Travel requirements depend upon program assignment(s)

What we offer

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company paid Holidays
• Company Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance
• Onsite Noblesville Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner

What we believe

• Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

Safety

This position will adhere to the Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy Manual. This individual will work in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and co-workers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to their immediate supervisor.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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