Program Manager

**Summary/Objective** Manage defined process encompassing all non-recurring events and deliverables associated with the flawless launch of a new product or a version change of an existing product using the CMT Launch Process. Owner of deliverables to meet product launch budget, customer's engineering and quality requirements, schedule, manufacturing and financial metrics. **Essential Functions** - Create and manage launch timeline with defined milestones and identified deliverables by internal/external launch team members - Oversee and manage deliverables for each functional area per the defined launch process - Primary interface between customer team, plant team and corporate PMO to achieve the launch targets: schedule, budget, quality, and manufacturing metrics - Primary Interface between CORE and external sub-contractors/vendors with deliverables on the project launch plan - Applies or reviews engineering analysis to ensure part design, tool design, materials selection and manufacturing processes will yield acceptable product to fit, form and functional requirements of customer - Manage cross-functional team and ensure the necessary skill sets are present for each launch by working with existing resources and the leadership team to identify and address any gaps. - Prepare cost sheets for quotations for Commercial Manager - Collect data and prepare reports regarding ongoing launch costs versus budget - Work with the Quality Team to ensure Advanced Part Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives are met and documented and direct the Launch Team in the same regard - Goes the extra mile and leads by example. Exhibits a hands-on approach. Willing to work extra and varied hours during critical launch phases. **Competencies** - Execution Excellence - Anticipates/ Manages Complexity and Change - Interpersonal/ Leadership - Collaboration (Mutual Respect) - Disciplined Approach/ Result Focus - Earn Customer Loyalty (Internal/External) **Supervisory Responsibility** - No direct reports but expected to coach and motivate the team to encourage ownership and responsibility for their activities. **Work Environment** This job operates in a production manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard production equipment. **Physical Demands** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs; talk or hear. **Position Type/Expected Hours of Work** Typically, a Monday to Friday day hours role, however evening or weekend hours may be required occasionally. **Travel** Occasionally within and outside of Canada **Required Education, Skills, and Experience** - Bachelor degree in Engineering discipline or college diploma in Engineering discipline - Project Management Institute "PMI" certified Project Management Professional "PMP" or Program management experience including at least 3 product launch and/or significant plant expansion or Greenfield launch required - Engineering design/analysis and Process experience required - Ability to interface with customers - Proficient with MS Project & MS Office **Preferred Education qualifications, Skills and Experience** - Proficiency in Spanish would be considered an asset - Experience in plastics manufacturing in an ISO environment - Mechanical design and materials plastic knowledge would be a strong asset **Other Duties** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.