Program Manager

**Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data**

**Program Manager - Intermediate - PSP**

**Job Summary**:
Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Program Manager - Intermediate - PSP. This is a contract position.

**What You Will Do**:
The Program Manager - Electric Drive Systems Components will be responsible for Electric Drive System program execution for a defined set of components. The Program Manager leads cross functional team and guarantees all deliverables and targets identified in the approved initiative over the product development lifecycle (timing, cost, performance, quality, etc.). They are also the single point contact for Product Team members for the given scope of work, and reports directly to Global Chief Engineer/Assistant Chief Engineer and in a matrixed reporting relationship to the Platform Family Manager.

Responsibilities of the role are as follows:

- Manages all aspects of the assigned program to assure cost, timing, quality and performance achievement.
- Coordinates cross functional Family team involved in program targets achievement.
- Be responsible to ensures program budget achievement identifying all possible efficiencies vs. approved business case.
- Be responsible to ensure product readiness to support approved launches while defining appropriate timing milestones for the given project and leading the change review meetings.
- Reports programs status, risk management and issue resolution.
- Identifies program requirements and assembles cross-functional department information/data to take decisions in the appropriate forum to meet program objectives Co-leads proactive Risk Management tasks with QM and Platform team (i.e. LUR), tracks/leads risk status update.
- Supports the technical reviews/evaluations in respect to program targets/milestones.
- Supports Global Purchasing and Global Manufacturing strategies.
- Leads the responses to investigate/action bulletins related to product/process changes.
- Coordination and implementation of Value Optimization and Quality improvement activities.
- Manages Product lifecycle, including support of Supply Chain and Logistics issues to guarantee production continuity.

**Basics**:

- Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must have program management work experience.
- Demonstrate strong skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrate excellent ability to build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with customers at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.

**How You Will Be Successful**:

- **Envision the Future**:

- **Communicate Honestly and Broadly**:

- **Seek Technology and Business “First”**:

- **Embrace Diversity and Take Risks**

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products

**Why Work with Us**:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

**Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.**

**Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD**

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.