Job Description

Lear For You

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we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.




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Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.




Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You.

PROGRAM MANAGER - SEATING

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As a member of the Program Management team, the Program Manager will be responsible for:

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Program Execution - drive the cross functional team to accomplish program deliverables while utilizing the Lear Program Management Process and disciplines Drive Accountability to the APQP process Lead customer meetings Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders

The Hour-by-Hour Task Breakdown with percentages:

Program Execution (60% of Day) Customer Meetings (15% of Day) Cross Functional Team Meeting (15% of Day) Project Planning (10% 0f Day

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Program Manager experience Excellent organizational skills; task oriented, accurate, and efficient Proficiency with standard software applications (MS Excel, Word, Power point, Project), and familiarity with other web-based applications. Training on Lear internal systems will be provided Professional communication skills; verbal and written 5-10 years of automotive experience and firm grasp of APQP principles Proven record of managing within cross functional teams and matrix style organizations Ability to travel supporting plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico

Bonus If You Have:

MBA Seating or interior experience Experience working with General Motors



Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.




Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.