Program Management - Program Management Director

Directly manage high to mid-level programs globally and mentor low-level programs with local program management

Assemble core program team and complete the program planning process to ensure development of a complete program plan and work breakdown structure, including the financial pro forma baseline.

Meet all design, quality, production, financial, and milestone timing needs of the program.

Develop and maintain project-timing charts and maintain the project schedule as agreed between the customer and Dana.

Plan, lead & conduct timely team meetings and program status reviews based on the defined Program Management process – which includes direct leadership of the functional disciplines such as Engineering, Quality, Operations and Purchasing

Communicate or present project status as needed through reports and program management reviews at all levels.

Identify and resolve project issues, using systemic root cause analysis and provide a robust process for change management.

Monitor project concept, budget & schedule for compliance with customer specifications. Ensure successful design, capability, installation and prove-out of production equipment and tools including procurement of capital equipment & compliance with all required codes.

Support purchasing or quality in supplier negotiations as appropriate.

Optimize project cash flow through timely coordination of all purchase order releases. Responsible for extended support of: operations, quality, or engineering beyond what a typical program would require.

Responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and facilitating the execution of Functional Stage Gate reviews Responsible for scheduling and conducting Stage Gate reviews with senior management.

The position will report directly to the EU Hybrid & High-Performance Platform Manager

5-7 years of experience as Program Manager, working within a multi-national, complex matrix-based organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations or other related areas
• Excellent APQP and program management techniques knowledge.
• An understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management.
• Excellent English written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Other languages will be considered as plus (French, Spanish, Italian).
• Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross functional team members.
• Able to operate successfully at senior management level.
• competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making;