Platform Manager

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PLATFORM MANAGER

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As an integral member of the Electronics Program Management team, the Platform Manager will be the face of Lear with the customer. They will lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and execute key platform launches and changes while driving new business opportunities and innovation into the business.

The Hour-by-Hour Task Breakdown with percentages:

• 30% Customer interaction
• 30% Information management - gathering / sharing. (Excel, Power Point)
• 10% System interaction/processing (Both Lear and Customer)
• 30% internal meetings and reporting

Advantages of working at Lear Corporation in ourElectronicsgroup:

• Fast-paced group with unique challenges, coupled with a dedicated and close-knit team
• High product portfolio growth opportunities with direct impact to how we execute on our product proliferation
• Opportunities to grow your role, and have high visibility with leadership both at Lear and at Lear's customers
• Exposure to many different product teams (Wiring, Connection Systems, Seating)

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Program Execution - Drive the cross functional team to execute platform launches and changes while utilizing Lear Program Management Process and disciplines

• Lead regular meetings with Key Customer Liaisons, Program Managers, Sales, Purchasing, Lead Unit Engineering, Plant Product Engineering, Plant Quality and the Warranty team.

• Take strategic approach to opportunities and risks to minimize costs and optimize timing to best suit Lear's customers and Lear

• Comprehensive multi-scenario timing plans
• Resource allocation and prioritization
• Effective tracking and management of roadblocks and actions

• Team Leadership - Lead key stakeholder calls at the customer and Lear executive level, supervise and mentor cross-functional team members, and foster a collaborative environment between Lear's customers and Lear
• Quality - Drive accountability to the APQP process, and coordinate resources to resolve issues per customer standards and expectations
• Finance - Accountable to platform budget requirements and that financial returns meet or exceed Lear hurdle rates and corporate commitments
• Will report to Program Management Director or specific OEM Customer Platform Manager Lead

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
• Minimum of 5-7 years of automotive experience and firm grasp of APQP principles
• Working knowledge of program and operational finance
• Proven record of managing within cross functional teams and matrix style organizations
• Ability to travel domestically, with occasional international

Bonus If You Have:

• MBA
• Experience working in automotive Electronics
• North America OEM experience
• Experience working directly with OEMs in the Electronics space

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.