Sr. Manager - Manufacturing Program Planning

On our client's behalf we are seeking a driven Senior Manager, Manufacturing Program Planning, to join an ongoing project. You will be a key player in shaping the strategy, assembling your own team, and leading the manufacturing organization through the evolution from construction and commissioning to steady state ramped production in the factory. As the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Program Planning, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of manufacturing program managers and analysts through the successful ramp-up. Your primary focus will be representing the manufacturing organization by defining requirements, developing plans, and shepherding execution. A key enabler to success is the ability to collaborate with and influence adjacent program teams executing other business elements, ensuring your site level functions within the manufacturing organization are represented and contributing where needed to secure a successful future. The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Program Planning, is a top management role in the Program Management Office (PMO) embedded within the Manufacturing Organization., which consists of three key teams: Standards, Planning, and Reporting, a group of approximately thirty. Each team focuses on specific aspects of program management and contributes to the overall success of the manufacturing projects. The Program Planning team led by this role is scoped to reach twenty disciplined executors. Two senior management counterparts within the PMO will support you with their teams focused on Standards and Reporting, approximately ten additional specialists. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Lead and mentor a team of program managers, providing guidance and support throughout the program lifecycle. • Development and execution of comprehensive program plans, ensuring alignment with overall portfolio objectives. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful execution of program activities. • Generate and maintain detailed schedules, closely monitoring progress and identifying potential risks or delays. • Alignment of portfolio plan to cross functional resource availability, forecasting program resource needs and fine-tuning schedules to level resource requirements over time. • Program and Portfolio risk analysis and mitigation planning. We believe that you have: • Master’s degree, preferably engineering or industrial in nature, flexible with equivalent professional experience. • 8+ years of experience in project and/or program management roles as an individual contributor • 2+ years of additional experience leading a team of program managers, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment. • Expertise in program management methodologies, with a focus on portfolio management. • Experience operating within a greenfield construction environment is highly desirable. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies is highly desirable. • Ability to thrive in a startup environment, adapting to changing priorities and driving results in a dynamic setting. We value individuals who are proactive, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference. If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply for this assignment.