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Gentex Corporation ยท 4 hours ago

Program Manager

Gentex Corporation is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions. The Program Manager will work closely with Program Management and Engineering and Operations leaders to manage and execute strategic business projects, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with project requirements.

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Responsibilities

Foster effective communication channels with peers, stakeholders, and the wider business to ensure engagement, support, and successful delivery of project outcomes
Collect and consolidate project status updates, providing inputs for key project management tools such as Integrated Master Plans, Risk Registers, Monthly Status Reports, Executive Program Reports, and Financial Reports. Lead program teams through program monitor and control activities
Support and lead bid and proposal activity (SOW review, Requirements, Tech baseline development)
Conduct detailed contract review and support contract negotiations prior to contract award(s)
Assist in development of supplier statements of work
Support contract and program budgeting, development of basis of estimate and overall program baseline
Lead customer interaction and support for externally funded efforts IAW contracted scope
Ensure adherence to proper procedures for managing project risks (opportunities and threats), issues, and dependencies. Drive risk mitigation after thorough analysis and establish burn down plans
Clearly communicate project status, decision requests, identified risks/issues, and recommended actions to relevant stakeholders
Deliver regular status and reporting updates to Product Management, Engineering Management, and Business Development upon request
Drive collaboration as an integral member of cross-functional teams, working together to meet project deadlines, budget constraints, and maintaining flexibility in the integrated master schedule
Lead program and project meetings, both on-site and off-site; recording accurate meeting minutes and tracking action items for follow-up
Coordinate the compilation of inputs for monthly status reports at the project and program levels
Execute assigned tasks in strict accordance with established company procedures and work instructions, adhering to ISO 9001/AS 9100 standards
Fulfill any other duties as assigned by the organization

Qualification

Program ManagementPMP certificationEngineering degreeBusiness Management degreeBusiness AcumenInfluencing SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationResults-DrivenInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityFlexibility

Required

BS Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred

4+ years of Program Management experience in military or commercial new product development and/or manufacturing field preferred
PMP certification or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Medical coverages
401k
Paid time off
Excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week

Company

Gentex Corporation

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Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company.

H1B Sponsorship

Gentex Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (3)
2022 (3)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1981-12-31IPO

Leadership Team

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Fred T Bauer
CEO & Founder
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Steve Downing
President and Chief Executive Officer
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