Program Manager – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Power Bus Way Team in Mississauga, ON. The Program Manager – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for the overall success of projects and programs led by the EWS Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team in support of EWS Operations. Programs led by AME develop, implement, transfer, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes for both existing and new products. Such programs may involve strategic growth/reorganization initiatives. The Program Manager establishes program requirements, schedules, budgets, and resources; monitors program from initiation through implementation while assessing/managing risks and coordinating cross-functional efforts to ensure completion within established requirements. Travels to project sites and participates as a “hands on” member of the team driving completion of critical tasks. In addition, the Program Manager must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface with customers, stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers. 

What Will You Do?

• Extensive knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing and operations.
• Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Operations and other functions to ensure efficient and timely project deliverables to both internal and external customers.
• Develops the program scope and objectives based on the business needs and corporate initiatives.
• Demonstrate the ability to direct entire cross-functional team to execute projects in a timely manner, with attention to detail and follow through.
• Provide work direction and general program management oversight to assigned programs including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of program efforts to ensure that the program meets technical and process specifications.
• Track project plans and provides detailed reports of progress against plan. Generate project reports and develops appropriate conclusions to ensure achievement of requirements, schedule, priorities, performance, and profitability.
• Conduct risk assessment of strategic, technical, finance, political or business factors impacting the program. Formulate and takes corrective actions to mitigate deviations to the program plans and alerts management of potential problems when appropriate.
• Report progress in writing and/or in presentations regularly to communicate status and as needed, escalate issues and recommended solutions.
• Advise senior management on overall program matters as they affect risks, return, resources, and financial plans to assure that program requirements are met.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence others.
• Demonstrated successful team player.
• Creative, thinks out of the box; thinks strategically, with a bias to execution.
• “Hands on” and willing to jump in and lead or assist project team members with tasks.
• Strong, clear, direct communication style with strong, persuasive presentation skills.

Qualifications

• MBA, Master of Science, Finance/Industrial/Manufacturing/Operations or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in transitions, operations, finance, business environment and a manager of people.
• Project management skills.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• Excellent Team Facilitation Skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production.
• Ability to assign priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Leadership ability in a team environment to bring projects to conclusion.
• Must possess a valid passport and be willing and able to travel internationally.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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