Platform Manager

Objective of the Position: Primary function is to manage the EBIT for all responsible programs. Provide input to customer strategy and rough planning. Manage, mentor and develop team of Program Manager’s.

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE.
• Customer strategy development.
• Direct program management methodology in direct report group.
• Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation.
• Manage and grow customer relations.
• Manage quote activity for new business.
• Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. This includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management.
• Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports.

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / Eberspaecher polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales or closely related field. MBA preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience supervising employees.
• Minimum five years’ experience in Program Management.
• Minimum ten years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing preferably in an automotive setting.
• Ability to travel domestically or international by car or plane.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office including MS Project.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.
• PMP certification (preferred)