Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Program Manager - Senior

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Program Manager - Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

System Family Manager.

The HVAC and Engine Systems (PHES) System Family Manager (SFM, formerly known as a SSTM or PR) is the PHES interface for a vehicle program supporting the Project Chief Vehicle Engineer (PCVE). The responsibilities include management for all integration activities and interface for all issues (cost, timing, program planning, launch support, program resolution, etc.). This SFM will have overall responsibility for the serial life and future programs.

 

The SFM will need to develop program timeline integrating tasks and milestones into vehicle timeline and assess and communicate program to plan milestones and escalate as required. They will maintain DI scorecards, Design Assessments, PSK decks and lead ER&D roll-up process with support from Propulsion System and Vehicle ERD analysis team and Propulsion System functional areas to develop and maintain the PHES specific cost assessments to be included in the PRS rollups.

 

The candidate will support and present current roll-up in director cost review and coordinate with Propulsion System Finance, Propulsion System Platform Teams, and cost engineering to develop and maintain component piece cost, tooling cost, and tracking documents. They will support use of the Cost Service Tool and post-program approval, facilitate cost offset response with the affected release engineers. The candidate will lead and develop the PHES specific partial spend estimates with support from PHES functional areas (fuels, HVAC, PT cooling, exhaust, and AIS). They communicate PHES specific functional objectives (e.g. HVAC performance, induction restriction, exhaust backpressure, etc.) between vehicle and powertrain teams as well as objectives owned by PCVE and Vehicle Synthesis. The candidate will lead PHES specific PC deck content and prepare material, Propulsion System leadership review (GPOM: Global Propulsion System Operations Meeting and/or distribution), support pre-reviews, represent and present at GPC reviews on behalf of the PHES organization.

 

The role would be as follows:

SFM for PHES for Body on Frame applications.

Support serial life programs.

 

Basics:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Physics, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university.8 + years design, development, and program management experience in product development functions/vehicle engineering.Recommended experience in HVAC and ENG SYS commodities.Must exhibit high leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification is recommended.Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.).Capable of representing the PHES organization as the single point for the program vehicles to which they are assigned.Driving of a vehicle required. Onsite position. 3-5 days per week at the office. 

 

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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