Program Manager

Rittal manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density climate control, and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard, and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application - from single enclosures to comprehensive systems.
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***Must be authorized to work without sponsorship***
Primary Activities/Duties:

• Develop and execute a system or solution-level program plans and specifications in support of the implementation and release of new products, services, or processes.
• Organize and lead cross-functional team activities to ensure that all deliverables meet HP’s needs and business requirements.
• Manage programs through coordination of multiple projects across multiple disciplines and manage the life cycle of the program ensuring deadlines are achieved and day-to-day functions of the program and related projects occur as required.
• Provide focus on products involving all disciplines: quality, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and continuity of supply.
• Communicate with customer, internal and external, on project status, design changes, ECNs, etc.
• Must have a strong background in production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
• Assist in the implementation of tooling, fixtures and jigs for fabrication and welding department to support HP programs.
• Manage implementation of design or sourcing changes on time and within cost targets
• Engage with the customer and Rittal to thoroughly understand customer specifications, standards, and areas of opportunity.
• Develop timelines to support each project using MS Project.
• Develop and manage program budget including capital expenditures and costs.
• Coordinate prototype builds.
• Support sourcing activities.
• Provide launch support during the start of regular production (SORP).
• Assemble core teams; hold weekly core team meetings to ensure the program is on time and on budget.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve a World Class manufacturing environment through support of Rittal Production System (RPS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical discipline (e.g. mechanical or manufacturing engineering) or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment including 2-4 years of project management experience.
• PMI certification (e.g. PgMP – Program Management Professional; PMP – Project Management Professional) is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and application of engineering principles and concepts.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and Lean methodology. 
• Must have AutoCAD, Pro-E or similar modelling experience. 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Work Environment: Must work in both office and plant floor environment.

Benefits are available at the 1st of the MONTH!

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