Magna International
What We Offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry‑leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects, because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world‑class electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for program management throughout the entire product life cycle (from pre‑acquisition through end of production); providing customer acquisition support for new programs; leading program‑related communications, and taking full program management ownership of related activities performed by multi‑disciplined cross‑functional teams. Primary objectives are to manage timing, quality, and financial results of programs from start to finish, to enthusiastically engage the customer with the performance of the product and the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna’s expectations for awarded programs. The individual must possess 3+ years of program management experience with a verifiable record of results within the automotive industry along with a strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including ASPICE, Functional Safety and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross‑functional responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Primary point of communication interface to the customer for the respective program(s).
Possesses interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for decision‑making. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns; understands the customer’s business and speaks their language; develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.
Supports preparation and business case review of quotations for customers; fosters quotes that target profitable and/or strategic business opportunities, performs contract reviews when awarded, and conducts lessons‑learned analyses for lost business opportunities.
Aligns cohesively with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products, features and competitive information within the respective product group.
Owns program management through the complete product life cycle from concept, quoting, program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, post‑production performance and lessons‑learned, utilizing the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process.
Prepares and communicates program status meetings to management steering committee and escalates critical issues.
Coordinates / monitors project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget (including expense, tooling, capital), production, quality deliverables, corrective action initiatives, conducts risk analyses, and implements required counter‑actions.
Provides full program management ownership of program‑related functional activities such as quoting, purchasing, product engineering, quality, manufacturing / launch management, and achievement of program budgets & financial targets.
Leads global Change Management System through an understanding of design, specs, costs and timing, ensuring due dates are met.
Manages Series Production Phase including claims management, change management & continuous improvement, VA/VE activities, and execution of ongoing price negotiations / adjustments.
Supports and adheres to policies, procedures and operational guidelines related to the established quality management system (IATF 16949).
Applies Automotive SPICE v3.1, Functional Safety ISO 26262 and CyberSecurity ISO 21434 standards.
Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Customers And Business Interfaces
Internally: Management ME – ME management team members and global / regional functional leads.
Internally: General Managers of the ME divisions / Program Managers / Senior Program Managers / Senior Manager Program Management.
Externally: customers (OEMs) and suppliers.
Authorities
Prepare Gate review presentation material for own programs and support such preparation for other PMs for Q, SD, SP and CD gates.
Conduct regular program status reviews to understand detailed status, challenge the teams and assist in decision‑making.
Communicate / negotiate with customers / suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing.
Act as gatekeeper for Program Management processes, systems, tools, and drive continuous improvements supporting the business case objectives.
Requirements, Qualifications & Competencies
Must possess a combined 3+ years of project/program management experience along with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry. Must lead/direct assignments and develop program managers. Project management certification preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent (3 additional years of related technical experience in addition to experience referenced above). Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred.
Strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including Automotive SPICE, Functional Safety and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross‑functional responsibilities.
Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred.
Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint); must become proficient in company & customer systems.
Business Acumen: Focus on delivering services that enhance / maximize profitability; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with the team.
Entrepreneurial Drive for Results: Ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment. Strong sense of urgency and ability to infuse that in others. Tireless work ethic is a given.
Influencing & Communication Skills: Keen listening, open‑mindness, and strong interpersonal skills to forge and develop alliances with internal & external groups quickly. Comfortable communicating formally and informally with senior executives and openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout MPT & customer organizations.
Technical / Functional Understanding: Serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others; demonstrate breadth of technical / functional knowledge outside core specialty; provide others with opportunities for technical growth; develop the technical competence of others; hold people accountable for technical excellence.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
Group: Magna Electronics
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Group Summary Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world‑class electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for program management throughout the entire product life cycle (from pre‑acquisition through end of production); providing customer acquisition support for new programs; leading program‑related communications, and taking full program management ownership of related activities performed by multi‑disciplined cross‑functional teams. Primary objectives are to manage timing, quality, and financial results of programs from start to finish, to enthusiastically engage the customer with the performance of the product and the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna’s expectations for awarded programs. The individual must possess 3+ years of program management experience with a verifiable record of results within the automotive industry along with a strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including ASPICE, Functional Safety and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross‑functional responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Primary point of communication interface to the customer for the respective program(s).
Possesses interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for decision‑making. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns; understands the customer’s business and speaks their language; develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.
Supports preparation and business case review of quotations for customers; fosters quotes that target profitable and/or strategic business opportunities, performs contract reviews when awarded, and conducts lessons‑learned analyses for lost business opportunities.
Aligns cohesively with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products, features and competitive information within the respective product group.
Owns program management through the complete product life cycle from concept, quoting, program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, post‑production performance and lessons‑learned, utilizing the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process.
Prepares and communicates program status meetings to management steering committee and escalates critical issues.
Coordinates / monitors project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget (including expense, tooling, capital), production, quality deliverables, corrective action initiatives, conducts risk analyses, and implements required counter‑actions.
Provides full program management ownership of program‑related functional activities such as quoting, purchasing, product engineering, quality, manufacturing / launch management, and achievement of program budgets & financial targets.
Leads global Change Management System through an understanding of design, specs, costs and timing, ensuring due dates are met.
Manages Series Production Phase including claims management, change management & continuous improvement, VA/VE activities, and execution of ongoing price negotiations / adjustments.
Supports and adheres to policies, procedures and operational guidelines related to the established quality management system (IATF 16949).
Applies Automotive SPICE v3.1, Functional Safety ISO 26262 and CyberSecurity ISO 21434 standards.
Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Customers And Business Interfaces
Internally: Management ME – ME management team members and global / regional functional leads.
Internally: General Managers of the ME divisions / Program Managers / Senior Program Managers / Senior Manager Program Management.
Externally: customers (OEMs) and suppliers.
Authorities
Prepare Gate review presentation material for own programs and support such preparation for other PMs for Q, SD, SP and CD gates.
Conduct regular program status reviews to understand detailed status, challenge the teams and assist in decision‑making.
Communicate / negotiate with customers / suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing.
Act as gatekeeper for Program Management processes, systems, tools, and drive continuous improvements supporting the business case objectives.
Requirements, Qualifications & Competencies
Must possess a combined 3+ years of project/program management experience along with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry. Must lead/direct assignments and develop program managers. Project management certification preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent (3 additional years of related technical experience in addition to experience referenced above). Technical / Engineering Degree is highly preferred.
Strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, electrification products & components (including Automotive SPICE, Functional Safety and CyberSecurity) and a good understanding of cross‑functional responsibilities.
Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred.
Must possess moderately advanced usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint); must become proficient in company & customer systems.
Business Acumen: Focus on delivering services that enhance / maximize profitability; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with the team.
Entrepreneurial Drive for Results: Ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment. Strong sense of urgency and ability to infuse that in others. Tireless work ethic is a given.
Influencing & Communication Skills: Keen listening, open‑mindness, and strong interpersonal skills to forge and develop alliances with internal & external groups quickly. Comfortable communicating formally and informally with senior executives and openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout MPT & customer organizations.
Technical / Functional Understanding: Serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others; demonstrate breadth of technical / functional knowledge outside core specialty; provide others with opportunities for technical growth; develop the technical competence of others; hold people accountable for technical excellence.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
Group: Magna Electronics
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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