Senior Program Manager

The Company

We build machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 58 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the position:

This position leads the successful planning and execution of new product development along with product lifecycle activities for industrial, portable and technology products with a cross-functional team. The successful candidate will develop, lead, and drive the project schedule and monitor / report progress on all key performance metrics (schedule, scope, finance, and risk) on a regular basis.

This position is located at Hitachi Global Air Power’s campus in Michigan City, Indiana.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, gather requirements to create project scope, and develop a program plan
• Develop the overall program schedule with detailed sub-workstreams by function and ensure committed owners’ delivery of all actions and work product deliverables
• Clearly define and document key program targets such as cost, timing, specification
• Lead, communicate and drive program goals and actions cross-functionally through all applicable stakeholders
• Guide stakeholders in the prompt and comprehensive delivery of their work packages
• Schedule, conduct, document, and distribute minutes for all program related meetings
• Employ analytical skills to evaluate data and resolve issues to meet program requirements and targets
• Identify deviations from program targets (cost, timing, specification, scope) and coordinate functions to develop and implement counter measures / mitigation actions
• Manage scope creep through enforcing proper evaluation and documentation of scope changes, capture impacts from stakeholders and present to leadership for approval
• Present all aspects that cannot be resolved at the working level to the proper leadership team members, secure approval, document and drive the decision back into the program team
• Escalate time sensitive issues to the responsible decision makers outside of the established review cadence
• Create and maintain program documentation structure and data repositories/tracking tools used to document all program related work
• Prepare and present the required materials for the monthly NPD program reviews
• Ability to lead multiple programs simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP certification) desirable

Professional experience:

• 7-10 years of experience in project/program management
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills are required
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Excel
• SAP ERP/PLM experience is highly desirable
• Experience in a New Product Development Phase Gate Design Process
• Experience in NX Unigraphics or equivalent 3D CAD Software Program is beneficial

Key behaviors:

• Leading through influence without authority and successful collaboration across the matrix organization
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized for effective project execution
• Act with a sense of urgency and the ability to influence others to act with urgency
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, supply chain, and manufacturing operations

Direct reports:

• N/A

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.