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Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.You support our team asProduct ManagerResponsibilitiesIdentify and support achievement of new profitable business, RoS and revenue targets in close coordination with internal and external managementDirect and manage project and application roadmap development from beginning to end in cooperation with cross-functional teams. Explore new markets.Understand relevant North American market in strategic segments/applications.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management.Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and management in a timely and clear fashion.Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project teams.Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.Determines costs of products for incoming quote requests, and current products as requestedCalculate price based on existing cost structures, support implementing new and competitive pricing strategiesReview all requests for each project and set priority (criteria: Importance of customer, annual volume, target prices, timing)Understands, reviews drawings and other industry related documents; draws conclusionsDefine requests with special designs/materials in cooperation with Technical Department concerning new articles and/or production processes of O-Ring products.Modify and maintain reporting tools to create market picture, create new reports for new marketsCollect and evaluate competitor information, build / maintain competitor databaseDrive part based analysis (e.g. Histories using internal and external tools)Support use and continuous improvement of existing Pricing ToolsInput of all needed parameters into pricing tool (material, design, production process) if needed: cooperation with Technical DepartmentSupports APQP Project Teams to define, establish and ensure completion of all program milestones and adherence to timelines and budgets, driving them to meet revenue goals and other performance metrics.Works with internal and external customers to support business objectives for new programs, assists departments with business case preparation, strategic and tactical planning as necessary.Analyzes and resolves escalated project issues that have the potential to jeopardize the ability to meet agreed upon deliverables. Ensures conflicts are resolved within customer required timing.Manages company and customer expectations on all program requirements and deliverables.Verifies engineering outputs for product costing meet strategic objectives and cost targets.All other duties, as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering; MBA a plus.Excellent communication skillsDemonstrated proficiency using MS Office productsHighly proficient using Microsoft Excel (e.g. set up formulas, Pivot tables, formatting)Due Diligence (accuracy, predictability, traceability)Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Dynamics (CRM)SAP (BI) experience a plusProficiency in data analysis and calculations and reportingProficiency in reading product drawings and specifications in relatedVerifies engineering outputs for product costing meet strategic objectives and cost targets. Ensures Team Feasibility is completed prior to costing.Ability to implement short- and long-term program objectives and monitor effectiveness, striving for continuous program improvement.Exceptional understanding and mastery of business drivers of program, proactive in optimizing business results.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skillsManages multiple priorities and projects.Team oriented & self-motivatedAs a condition of employment, the incumbent shall learn, abide by and sponsor the Guiding Principles of the Freudenberg GroupAbility to meet deadlines frequently.Due DiligenceSome of your Benefits401K MatchSave for retirement with the company's help.Diversity & InclusionWe focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.Health InsuranceRely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.VacationWe offer time off to refresh and recharge.Paid HolidaysWith paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.DisclaimerThe Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Additional InformationLacy Pruitt+1 (706)