Program Manager

Roush works alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges?

Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.

With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.The Program Manager will oversee multiple programs and teams, guiding projects from initial quote through successful completion. Supporting Roush’s Contract Manufacturing division in Livonia, MI, this role is ideal for a driven leader who thrives on collaboration, customer engagement, and delivering results across diverse teams.As a Program Manager, you will:Manage business aspects of multiple concurrent programs and ensure financial targets and timing are met while maintaining established quality standardsManage, lead, train, coach, and mentor program team(s) related to their job responsibilitiesPlan, schedule, and oversee coordinator activities and monitor program(s) statusActively maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service.Managing all activities associated with materials, budgeting, and production for assigned programs(s)Act as liaison with the customer and program staff to properly identify and process scope changes, address issues and communicate regarding program milestonesManaging program related correspondence and documents through designated document management systemsEnsuring adherence to Roush’s standards of quality, safety, and best practices along with customer specific requirementsDirect and manage coordination groups that assign goals for subcontractorsDevelop and execute large program plans. Manage day-to-day build operations supporting department management.

Manage the execution of continuous quality improvement activitiesCollect data from customers, suppliers, Bill of Material, and other resources to prepare presentations and reports. Review program(s) status daily and report percentage of completionAs a Program Manager, you will need:Bachelor’s degree in business or engineeringMinimum of 4 years of managing projects and programsMinimum of 2 years of formal or informal leadership experienceMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorshipDemonstrated knowledge of program management tools and processes (change control, risk identification, phase gate)Proven customer relationship skills including the ability to interpret customer requests and deliverables with a focus on cost, quality and deliveryPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively host presentations and work with cross functional teamsExpert skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Project. Microsoft Excel is a large part of job responsibilitiesMust have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to follow directions and prioritize a wide range of assignmentsA successful candidate may also have:Experience with people management and team leadership, direct or indirectWorking knowledge of program management tools (risk analyses, communication plans, timing plans, business cases, comprehensive financial analyses)Strong leadership and management skills, ability to solve complex problems, work independently, and be customer focused while managing cost, quality, and deliveryExperienced with Google applicationsOur full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, paid vacation, paid holidays.Visit our website: Like us on Facebook: Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categoriesIf you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at .SummaryLocation: Livonia, MI, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: ExperiencedDepartment: Contract Manufacturing - 1427