Program Manager - Lisle, United States - Navistar, Inc.

Navistar, Inc.
Navistar, Inc.
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Lisle, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Overview:
The Navistar Procurement group is seeking a
Program Manager to join their team

This is a highly visible, very challenging and rewarding position in a supportive, fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities:


  • To effectively manage Procurement requirements for product implementation, and program launches from initiation through delivery while interfacing with internal customers and department personnel
  • Represent Procurement on Program Teams
  • Communicate program information to Procurement organization and ensure Procurement assignments are completed to support program goals
  • Facilitates overall sourcing, quoting, target cost, tooling and supports part readiness
  • Collaborate with Category Management and Tooling teams on piece cost and tooling targets to drive more costeffective solutions
  • Anticipate potential problems, be proactive, and manage changes to ensure projects are on time and within budget
  • Must be a skilled problemsolver who follows through on implementation
  • Prepare and deliver informative and persuasive presentations to large groups, crossfunctional teams and Executive audiences
  • Must be comfortable with public speaking
  • Analyze product costs, understand underlying cost drivers and implement cost reduction initiatives to maximize savings
  • Build and manage relationships with crossfunctional teams, vendors and management
  • Procurement liaison to Quality, Service Parts, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
  • 1 year lead experience
OR

  • Master's degree
  • At least 6 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
  • 1 year lead experience
OR

  • At least 10 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
  • 1 year lead experience

Additional Requirements:

Desired Skills:

  • Previous Procurement experience is desirable
  • Previous experience managing large product development programs/projects
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Excellent project management, organizational, communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to multitask, anticipate and solve problems, prioritize workloads and shift resources as needed
  • Ability to quickly learn new concepts
  • Familiarity with truck and/or Engine products and components is desirable
  • Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PMP) credential(s) or Lean Six Sigma experience is desirable
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Swedish and/or German is desirable

Company Overview:
Navistar, Inc.

("Navistar") is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't.


Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite, ReNEWeD and Diamond Advantage brand aftermarket parts.


Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable Mobility:
Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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