Program Manager

ConMet's Program Manager will be responsible for defining, managing, and directing the work for Wheel End development projects to ensure all technical, timing, budgetary, and quality requirements are met.

This position requires a detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills who can provide program management leadership and drive accountability to a cross functional team.

The Program Manager will utilize program and project management expertise to facilitate product design and development from concept through to completion and into production.

This role requires working in an office environment (not hybrid or remote) at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.

Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Key Duties

• Lead cross-functional teams, both internal and external, in the development of new products and modification of existing products.
• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and key milestones. Communicate these to all relevant stakeholders to ensure feasibility with regards to time, cost, quality, and technical requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans to share with stakeholders using APQP tools to monitor and track progress. Lead the management signoff process and on-time completion of APQP phases.

Identify and resolve issues / risks using established project management tools and techniques.Meet budgetary objectives and adjust to project constraints based on financial analysis.

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, project costs and technical requirements using appropriate verification techniques.

• Drive project work to completion, using good judgement in determining when to escalate issues to management.
• Accountable for creation, maintenance, and completion of comprehensive project documentation which may include : Project plans, Budgets, Risk Scorecards, APQP checklists, DFMEA, DVP&R, Technical requirements, 8D’s, and Design reviews & records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience.
• Significant Program Management and / or Project Management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience communicating cross functionally with internal and external customers.
• Experience within the automotive and / or commercial trucking industry launching new components and assemblies preferred.
• Experience using PLM software; Teamcenter / Enovia / Windchill preferred.
• Foundry (iron or aluminum) manufacturing and finishing processes experience and knowledge desired.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.

Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers.

Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.

Diversity & Inclusion Pledge

At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity.

We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted, and have a sense of belonging.

Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.

Salaried Exempt Compensation & Benefits

New hires generally start between $81,475 - $116,393. The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $81,475 - $139,671 per year.

The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time.

Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical / dental / vision coverage, life, and disability protection.
• Vacation plan ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package : ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet / Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.

• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws ( Protected Characteristics ).

Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential.

The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.