Job Description:
Title: Transfer Program Manager
Location: Rockford, IL
Hire Type: Fulltime & Contract
- The Transfer Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end industrial transfer activities from the Phoenix site to client network locations. This role ensures seamless execution of transfer programs by overseeing planning, scheduling, budgeting, governance, and stakeholder coordination.
- The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, operations, and external stakeholders such as client's receiving sites, to ensure successful project delivery within defined timelines and budget.
- Lead the OE Industrial transfer program
- Develop, manage, and track comprehensive project transfer schedules
- Participate in transfer factory governance meetings and provide regular status updates
- Establish, monitor, and control transfer budget and cost performance
- Act as the primary point of contact between Client's (sending site) and receiving sites
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution
- Drive cross-functional coordination to meet transfer milestones and deliverables
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to transfer processes
Skill Requirements
- Strong knowledge of industrial/manufacturing transfer processes
- Expertise in project planning and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.)
- Budget management and cost control capabilities
- Understanding of supply chain, production, and industrialization processes
- Risk management and mitigation planning