Technical Program Manager

Driven by PossibilityWe don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers' demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers' operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable.We are Gates.***:The Technical Program Manager (TPM) develops and maintains all technical aspects of customer projects following the Gates Program Management Process. The TPM will support Account Sales Managers and Application Engineers with customer communication, new business acquisition, technical review presentations, new product introduction, and bringing awarded programs to production. The TPM will also support ongoing production programs with engineering changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis. This is a highly visible role interfacing with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering, related technical discipline ,or demonstrated experience required. Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience with at least 3 years working with large OEM customers in a Program Management or Application Engineering role. Experience in Automotive, Heavy Truck, Agriculture, Construction markets preferred. Experience leading or being part of a team launching new business or bringing new products to market.**REQUIRED SKILLS**:Ability to launch projects using a disciplined approach. Must be able to develop a project timeline with key deliverables and follow through to make sure they are achieved.Ability to escalate to management when appropriate.Experience with and able to utilize available software tools to manage all phases of a project.Proven to deliver projects on time, on cost, while meeting internal and external requirements.Utilizes industry standard program management techniques and tools such as timing plans, open issue logs, TGR/TGW, 8D problem solving, and other methods to keep projects on track.Ability to communicate to all stakeholders to ensure deliverables are being achieved.Lead Gate Review meetings with management showing where projects are on track or where support is necessary.Determine risk factors for each project to ensure necessary resources are being allocated.Able to build customer relationships through strong communication and performance.Able to build strong internal relationships with key functions such as sales, operations, engineering, quality, finance.Strong oral, written, and presentation skills. Must be self-driven with strong organization skills.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; see, talk, or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Must be able to work in an office or manufacturing environment.Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time as necessary.**Work Environment**:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee must be prepared with vision, hearing and body safety equipment to work safely in a plant environment.Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.