Title:  Program Manager, AMS

CTS is a $550 million corporation that employs 4,000+ dedicated people. CTS designs and manufactures electronic components, actuators, and sensors to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial, and computer markets. The company manufactures products in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Founded in 1896 as Chicago Telephone Supply, CTS is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Summary

Accountable for the successful execution of a variety of product development projects across (1) multiple products focused on NPD within AMS Piezo Product portfolio (2) multiple customers (3) different stages of development in accordance to the CTS Product Development Process (known as PDP).   

Once assigned a project, the Program Manager will lead a cross functional team to execute it, ensuring that all customer requirements, CTS internal metrics (including financials) and critical dates are met. 

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Establish and communicate the project terms of reference (product definition, timing, budget, commercial targets etc.).
• Develop a project execution plan that defines what is needed and when to successfully deliver the terms of reference (including funding, people and facilities) as well as identifying and mitigating potential execution risks and a suitable.
• Lead globally located cross functional teams to deliver the execution plan.  Ensure that a suitable cadence is established to manage the activities of the team.
• Ensure resources are available as required by the plan, to ensure a successful execution.
• Coordinate technical, quality and commercial engagements with the customer as appropriate. 
• Assure “safe launch” to customer quality and delivery expectations, successfully delivering the project into volume production.
• Facilitate completion of appropriate requirements for prototype and production program deliverables.
• Manage scope creep, by updating and communicating the project terms of reference.
• Meet and beat project financial targets by tracking costs and facilitating margin improvement initiatives (through cost reductions or price increases).  Ensuring that all customer changes are adequately costed and quoted.  Facilitate and coordinate CTS cost improvement initiatives during program execution.
• Facilitate and participate in customer meetings at customer and CTS locations.
• Participate in supplier meetings as required.
• Facilitate completion of project action items on project open issues list.
• Communicate project status and ensure risk is identified and minimized during project execution.
• Support other Program Management initiatives, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge and proven experience in program management systems.
• Project budget P&L and risk analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Proven experience and interaction with suppliers, customers, and Senior Management.
• Know how to use MS Windows and MS Office Package especially Excel & PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Critical Path concepts for Projects.
• Ability to use MS Project. 
• Experience with ceramic manufacturing is a plus.
• ERP/MRP system experience desirable.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field.
• 5 years of previous experience as a Program Manager preferably in the electronics manufacturing.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work several hours at a computer.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) as needed (up to 20%).

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

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