Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

RCO has an immediate opening for an experienced Program Management Team. This position will oversee for managing and supporting projects from award through production launch and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the program management through complete product life cycle from program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, post–production performance, & lessons learned.
• Oversee and monitor project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget, production, quality deliverables, and corrective action initiatives.
• Full program management ownership of program-related functional activities: quoting, purchasing, product engineering, quality, manufacturing / launch management, & finance/budget.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to RCO phase-gate deliverables.
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for the decision-making process (planning, scheduling, organizing, and monitoring the program). Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands customer's business and speaks their language. Develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.
• Interface with Program Management Team to coordinate and manage awarded projects, ensuring program scope, deliverables, costs, and timing are achieved.
• Provide feedback, support, and guidance to the team, actively participating in technical collaborations and partnerships.
• Preparation and communication of program status and escalation of critical issues to leadership committee.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system.
• Oversee the PDT meetings between RCO and the Customer Team’s.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Program Management
• 8+ years of automotive industry experience, or experience in a technical/engineering capacity preferred
• 5+ years management experience
• Experience in Program Management with regards to automotive and OEM/Tier 1 customers.
• Understanding of Plastic Injection Molding, Sheetmetal and other manufacturing processes.
• Excellent presentation, communication, influencing, project planning and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience with OEM Supplier Management systems will be preferred.

Company Description

RCO offers the unique opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company. In return you will receive competitive wages and an extremely comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and either
Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account - save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses.
Comprehensive Wellness Program.
Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - to prepare for your future.
Paid Holidays and Time Off - encouraging work-life balance.

Located in Metro Detroit, RCO Engineering is a leading supplier to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. As a full-service product development partner, RCO offers customers a wide range of services, including production plastic and metal parts, prototype and production seat molds, prototype and production injection molds, as well as complete product design and engineering services. Our fully equipped metal fabricating and stamping facility is capable of producing parts, assemblies and subassemblies for most any system. Additionally, RCO is one of the industry's largest and most trusted seating and soft trim development companies, having worked with almost every automotive OEM and numerous aerospace firms.

Company Description

RCO offers the unique opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company. In return you will receive competitive wages and an extremely comprehensive benefits package including: \r\n\r\nMedical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and either\r\nFlexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account - save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses.\r\nComprehensive Wellness Program.\r\nMatching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - to prepare for your future.\r\nPaid Holidays and Time Off - encouraging work-life balance.\r\n\r\nLocated in Metro Detroit, RCO Engineering is a leading supplier to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. As a full-service product development partner, RCO offers customers a wide range of services, including production plastic and metal parts, prototype and production seat molds, prototype and production injection molds, as well as complete product design and engineering services. Our fully equipped metal fabricating and stamping facility is capable of producing parts, assemblies and subassemblies for most any system. Additionally, RCO is one of the industry's largest and most trusted seating and soft trim development companies, having worked with almost every automotive OEM and numerous aerospace firms.