Program Manager

As a Program Manager at our Joplin location, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing new program and product launches, ensuring that all project requirements are met. You'll act as a liaison between customers and plant operations, create detailed timelines, and facilitate effective communication among all stakeholders. Additionally, your role will require you to monitor costs, assist in product design, and lead problem-solving initiatives.

To apply for the Program Manager position in Joplin, Missouri, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, and 2-5 years of experience in a related field such as program engineering or product engineering. Competence in CAD software such as Solidworks or NX, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, is also essential.

Collaboration is at the heart of a Program Manager's role in our Joplin office. You'll partner with customer engineering teams for product design, liaise with vendors, and work directly with manufacturing teams to ensure the feasibility and efficiency of product launches. Regular meetings and updates with executives and staff will help keep everyone aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Key skills for a successful Program Manager at our Joplin company include exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, project and time management experience, and strong analytical problem-solving skills. Being detail-oriented, capable of using CAD and ERP software, and having a proactive attitude towards safety and quality will also greatly contribute to your effectiveness in this role.

At our Joplin office, we foster a supportive and team-oriented culture rooted in our core values: Continuous Self-Improvement, Positivity, Reliability, Communication, and Doing the Right Thing. We encourage our employees, including Program Managers, to strive for excellence, invest in their growth, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure quality outcomes for our products.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects where you played a key role in managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications. Highlight any software tools you utilized and how you adapted to challenges that arose during the project.

Discuss your methodology for addressing conflicts, such as open communication and compromise. Provide examples where you successfully navigated similar situations and how your approach led to a win-win outcome.

Outline a step-by-step process you’d implement, including regular check-ins with teams, tracking progress against timelines, and proactive issue identification. Mention how collaboration with engineering and manufacturing is essential.

Share your strategies for prioritizing, such as assessing task impacts on project goals, using a priority matrix, or leveraging project management software to keep track of deadlines and workloads.

Mention software you are familiar with, such as CAD programs or project management tools. Explain how you used them to streamline processes and enhance communication throughout the program lifecycle.

Choose a project that highlights your ability to work collaboratively across various departments. Detail your role, the challenges faced, and how your leadership made a positive impact on the project outcome.

Discuss your commitment to professional growth through industry publications, webinars, conferences, and networking with peers. Include examples of how you've applied new knowledge or trends to previous projects.

Explain your method of using key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project outcomes. Provide an instance where your analysis led to improvements in future projects.

Communicate your commitment to quality assurance by discussing processes like regular reviews, testing protocols, and feedback loops involving all stakeholders to maintain high standards of product output.

Reflect on your passion for delivering high-quality outcomes, driving team success, and continuously improving processes. Share any specific experiences where your motivation led to a successful project or satisfied team.