Program Manager – Automotive Switches
Nidec Mobility Canada Corporation
About the Role:
Nidec Mobility Canada Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead product strategy, development, and profitability for our automotive switch business.
With a focus on mechanical and hardware product design, you will guide products from concept and advanced development through launch and ongoing improvement. Working closely with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and global teams, you will align customer needs with technical capabilities, cost targets, and long-term business objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy and Lifecycle Management
- Develop and maintain product and technology roadmaps for the automotive switch business.
- Assess market trends, customer requirements, competitor offerings, and growth opportunities to guide product strategy.
- Translate customer needs and applicable regulatory requirements into product requirements and technical specifications.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities throughout concept development, engineering, launch, and ongoing production.
- Support production footprint planning, demand forecasting, and market share analysis.
Financial Management and Cost Optimization
- Manage product profit and loss (P&L) throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining quality and improve performance without increasing costs.
- Develop business cases, financial models, and investment recovery plans for new products and technologies.
- Work with Sales to establish competitive target pricing and assess customer price-reduction requests.
- Collaborate with Finance on research and development investment, capital expenditure priorities, and return on investment.
- Monitor design changes, component costs, and launch cost variances, and coordinate recovery plans where needed.
Engineering and Supplier Collaboration
- Partner with Design and Development teams to assess technical feasibility, development timelines, and resource requirements.
- Support early design decisions that achieve target costs through common platforms, modular designs, and standardized components.
- Work with Advanced Purchasing and Nidec Mobility of Japan to develop sourcing strategies and identify strategic suppliers.
- Engage suppliers early to identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and support technology integration.
- Balance resources and priorities between current production needs and future product development.
Customer Engagement and Product Promotion
- Present Nidec Mobility’s technical capabilities, product plans, and technology proposals to customers, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and senior leadership.
- Work with Sales to incorporate customer technology roadmaps and commercial requirements into product planning.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Cost Planning, and Supply Chain on product launches, pricing, and volume forecasting.
- Use product performance data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a business discipline with a strong technical background. An MBA is an asset.
- At least three years of program management experience, preferably in the automotive industry or a Tier-1 supplier environment.
- Strong understanding of automotive mechanical and hardware product design, vehicle architectures, vehicle networks, and hardware/software integration.
- Experience with product lifecycle management, financial analysis, cost optimization, and cross-functional project leadership.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments and familiarity with automotive standards such as ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE (ASPICE).
- Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and data analysis skills.
- Ability to balance technical requirements, customer expectations, resource constraints, and commercial objectives.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- A visible role with opportunities to influence product strategy and business performance.
- Competitive salary.
- A flexible, hybrid work environment.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance benefits.
- Opportunities to contribute to next-generation mobility technologies and the future of transportation.
Apply
If you enjoy bringing together engineering, customer needs, and business strategy, we encourage you to apply with your resume.
Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakville, ON (L6H)
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