Resume Sample: Program Manager

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1. Mary Riley 1234 Beachwood Bay | Miami, FL 33101
777-999-6332 | [email protected]
Skilled Program Manager with additional experience in design and launch management.
 Adept at all phases of program management, from planning to resource management, scheduling and
final implementation.
 Highly goal-oriented and possessing excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a hands-on
approach to management and team motivation.
 Proficient in a variety of engineering process management and design software, including:
Campfire Interactive ▪ World Engineering Release System (WERS) ▪ CATIA v5
I-deas NX5 ▪ Teamcenter
Professional Experience

GLASS CORP. | March 20xx – Present
Premier global Tier 1 supplier of original equipment and replacement glass for OEM automakers and
aftermarket industries. Designs and manufacture glass products from concept to launch.
LAUNCH MANAGER | Miami, FL November 20xx – Present
Acted as the technical interface between the plant manufacturing, program management and customer teams.
 Developed cross-functional product teams to achieve program deliverables and successful launches for
5 automotive customers: Ford, Subaru, Nissan, BMW, Kia.
 Mentored and trained program managers through one-on-one meetings and providing specific feedback
regarding the Glass Corp. Product Development System and deliverables.
 Initiated and completed 15-20 Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) packages per year with all
necessary components and documentation.
 Proactively communicated important deadlines and developments to team at weekly Advanced Product
Quality Planning (APQP) meetings.
 Developed key customer relationships and resolved any concerns and requests for engineering support
in a timely manner.
PROGRAM MANAGER | Miami, FL March 20xx – November 20xx
Promoted to Program Manager due to competence, adopting workload of 5 previous Product Managers. One of
9 employees out of 80 retained during company restructuring.
 Effectively executed multiple programs generating $121 million in annual revenue.
 Prepared, scheduled, coordinated and monitored assigned projects through concept, design,
engineering, launch and post-production evaluation phases using the APQP framework.
 Successfully led launches for 13 unique components for Ford during a 3-year period.
 Selected to review and consolidate all program deliverables into a single product development system
used in both North America and Europe by the North American Representative of Glass Corp.
 Motivated cross-functional product teams through a hands-on and practical approach, ensuring strict
adherence to schedule and budget.

2.  Established program finance and budgeting with material costing and capital equipment expenditures,
and created business cases to obtain funding for both capital projects and customer funded projects.
 Selected to update Campfire Interactive and created common templates for program managers’ use.
 Developed product specifications based on customer requirements and provided support to marketing.
 Monitored compliance to applicable codes, practices, quality control policies, performance standards
and specifications to meet TS16949 requirements.
Z-GLASS, LLC | September 19xx – February 20xx
Manufacturer and seller of glass products for automotive and architectural markets.
CAD AND DESIGN ENGINEERING MANAGER | Miami, FL September 19xx – February 20xx
 Managed and developed a team of Component Engineers, Designers, and Data Coordinators responsible
for design and improvement of glass products for Ford.
 Used multiple design and engineering process software systems to manage programs, track design
status and troubleshoot concerns.
 Demonstrated reliability and commitment by ensuring no interruption to CAD productivity during office
relocation from Tampa, FL to Canton, FL.
 Upheld documentation through designing and maintaining DFMEA and DVP & R templates, design group
procedures, processes, and work instructions, as well as CAD license maintenance.
COMPONENT DESIGN ENGINEER | Tampa, FL September 19xx – August 20xx
Role held concurrently with CAD and Design Engineering Manager role. Performed as a consultant through ABC
staffing agency from September 19xx – August 20xx.
 Performed duties as lead Component Design Engineer from design initiation and evaluation to
developing and maintaining DFMEA and DVP & R for redesigned Ford F150 greenhouse glazing launch.
Education

B.S. – CRIMINAL JUSTICE | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL
Additional Training

Pre-Calculus ▪ Chemistry ▪ Quality Function Deployment ▪ Systems Engineering Fundamentals
Design of Experiments ▪ GD & T ▪ Basic Sheet Metal ▪ Design for Assembly ▪ Greenbelt Training