Program Manager #58

Lippert Components - Elkhart, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Elkhart, IN

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Program Manager at Lippert will lead the new product development team, ensuring successful launch activities for new products. This role involves understanding the interplay between people, processes, and products to enhance business outcomes. The Program Manager will also be responsible for developing a strategic product roadmap, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring that new products meet quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize new product list
• Extract new product ideas quarterly from key stakeholders
• Keep team members focused on changing priorities
• Manage critical path and establish timelines
• Assign tasks to team members and follow up on completion
• Manage projects in ENOVIA for visibility
• Conduct efficient cross-functional meetings
• Serve as the go-to person for project completion
• Maintain detailed EBOMs with updated costs
• Interact with Sales for forecasts and cost targets
• Ensure new products are ready for launch and obtain necessary sign-offs
• Create and manage prototypes, ensuring sign-off before shipment
• Prepare RFQ packages and conduct Make vs Buy analysis
• Issue POs for prototypes and negotiate tooling costs
• Communicate changes to suppliers and manage timelines for project success

Requirements

• Manufacturing/industry experience
• Management/Leadership experience
• Experience with Work Flow and Enovia
• Sourcing new vendors
• BOM validation
• Configurator support
• Supplier tooling and production tooling

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Enovia or similar Product Life Cycle Management Software
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Career development and mentoring opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive company culture