Company Overview
NHK is regarded as one of the world's leading spring and seating manufacturers. With nearly a century of technical experience in spring & seat design, NHK International offers automakers a unique brand of engineering and manufacturing expertise. We are expanding globally, continually developing new business areas and exploring leading-edge technologies. The NHK goal is to be a creative and challenge-driven company based on the philosophy of “Key Parts, Driving the World Forward.”
Please feel free to visit the website below for more information on NHK:
https://www.nhkspg.co.jp/en/ or check us out on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nhk-international-corporation/
Program Manager
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
- Work closely with a cross-functional teams to meet internal and customer requirements, milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain project timing from sourcing through post product launch.
- Advocate for full and effective use of NHK’s internal program management system.
- Provide effective communication with all areas and stakeholders affected by the project, including internal and customer teams.
- Identify and track open issues to facilitate a timely resolution that considers risk management methods.
- Manage data in both internal program management system and customer portals.
- Maintain visibility of assigned projects’ progress and communicate clearly to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Stationed at our manufacturing locations in southwest Kentucky (Franklin and Bowling Green). This position is required to be on-site a minimum of three days per week and depending upon company needs.
Skills (preferred)
- Organized, structured way of working, applying a holistic view with attention to details.
- Effective Written & Oral Communication – English proficiency required
- Experience conducting business effectively using remote tools, i.e., Teams and Wrike.
- Strong facilitation skills
- Microsoft Office & Project
- Automotive OEM Supplier Portals
- Willingness to travel both domestically & internationally (Less than 10% )
Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or applicable field.
- 3+ years of experience in program management/product development/quality.
- Automotive experience preferred but will consider other industries.
- Participated in cross-functional APQP teams; team lead desirable.
- Project Management certification preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your current salary expectation?
Education:
Experience:
- Program management: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bowling Green, KY 42101
