The Program Manager - Team Lead for BU EAS is responsible for leading, supervising, and ensuring training for a team of Program Managers (2-3). In addition, the Manager will serve as a working manager being responsible for managing projects and ensuring that customer demands, overall project timing, and financial targets are met. This position will lead a project team from development through series production, acting as the primary point of communication between the customer and the project team. Essential Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate all the efforts to have the Program Managers follow the internal product development procedure Review the Program Managers’ project budgets by monitoring the costs against planned, as the program progresses Support the Program Managers to plan the program in R-Plan and monitor its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate Manage and analyze open issues or potential program challenges Coordinate ongoing analyses of projects and development activities to identify cost saving opportunities, quality improvements, and process improvements Build, manage and motivate the Program Management team Ensure quality and overall integrity of the programs Ensure programs are in accordance with the program plan and meet customer and internal quality, timing, and budget Work together with internal management teams and customer management teams to plan, develop, control, and direct programs Facilitate cross functional team meetings (Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, etc.) in order to support successful programs Communicate and facilitate closure of issues with all parties (PM, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing) as required Manage the risks to the program’s successful outcome Report progress of the program and escalate issues when necessary to appropriate leadership Support sales team in presenting new technologies and products to existing customers and current products to potential new customers Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field 10+ years of experience in project or program/project management with experience serving as a leader with direct reports Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Experience within the automotive industry or working with electronics or electromechanical components is preferred Proficiency with project management software, ideally MS Project Advance computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MRP Software (SAP is preferred) Understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures Ability to create a sense of community amongst members of the program management team and cross-functional teams Ability to exercise coaching skills to ensure Program Managers are properly managing the customer, motivating the internal team, and supporting them to resolve conflicts in a win/win fashion Advanced verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including group presentation for large and small groups made up of project teams, management, and customers Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, sales representatives, managers, employees, and the public Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions Core Values We Admire: Integrity – We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally Flexibility – You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve Partnership – You’re the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results Innovation – You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology Pursuit of excellence – You strive to be the best What We Offer: Hybrid Model - Minimum 3 days/week in the office Innovative products and diverse customer base Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching) Support and resources to continue learning and training Tuition reimbursement program Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success Supplier discounts on GM, Stellantis, Toyota, and BMW "Not Accepting Visa Sponsorship Applicants"