Program Manager

The Linear Motion Division is a major contributor to the Automation & Controls Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. The Program Manager will be responsible for product and market development activities for the Linear Motion Division's Aerospace & Defense segment and East Aurora Manufacturing Site customer base, acting as the direct customer liaison, developing industry relationships, identifying growth opportunities, tracking emerging technologies, and coordinating the design and commercialization of innovative industry solutions. The role works closely with the A&D Vertical Segment Business Unit Manager, Industry Manager, and Strategic / Key Account Managers. Travel: up to 25% required. This position may have a functional direct and extended reporting team that is globally distributed. The position is fully onsite at the designated Regal Rexnord office.

Responsibilities

Plan and prioritize cross-functionally and globally executed projects, creating detailed action plans, schedules, people, and tasks; Develop and maintain deep intimacy with the A&D segment and customer base, providing thought leadership on complex problems; Manage various projects as directed by Sales Manager; Develop and align strategic business objectives with customer needs and work closely with the marketing team on coordinated customer messaging; Build strong working relationships across the business to drive opportunity closure, accelerate speed to market and assure value capture; Improve existing processes or establish new systems; Develop or champion new concepts or technologies based on analysis of current and emerging customer challenges; Solve complex problems by analyzing market drivers, business impact, and technological feasibility; Cultivate existing relationships and prospect for potential customers; Develop program objectives by reviewing technical specifications, customer requirements and internal needs, and create timelines, schedules, and program plans; Manage multiple programs from development stage to delivery; Identify risks and clearly communicate them; Work with Company functional managers on optimization efforts to meet deadlines; Conduct post-evaluation of lessons learned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technical Field, Marketing, Business Administration; 5+ years related work experience in either business development, engineering or program management environment; Demonstrated interpersonal/leadership/management skills; Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to develop and present proposals to customers; Computer proficient, including experience with CRM (Salesforce.com) and ERP (Oracle, SAP, other); Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time with a strong sense of urgency; Current ability to develop complex solutions to solve customer requirements; Exceptional project management skills; Record of contributing to high performance teams; Developing outstanding relationships with internal and external customers; Strong work ethic with proactive communication skills; Language: English required

Nice to have

Aerospace and Defense segment experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage; Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA); Paid Time Off and Holidays; 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions; Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; Paid Leaves; Tuition Assistance