Role: Program Manager
Location: Alameda, CA - 94502
Duration: 6 Months 
Shift Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM 
 

Job Description: 
Primary Responsibilities: 
Fully understand the requirements of Class A certification, maintenance, and the perpetuation thereof. 
Fully understand Manufacturing, Marketing and Supply Chain operations. 
Develop strong relationships with key managers in all sites within Region, and with external consultants. 
Fully understand all elements of the Supply Chain initiative. 
Influence/motivate senior management at sites to aspire to the highest standards of Class A performance. 
Support/motivate the local Program Managers to manage the total scope of the required changes necessary to bring their sites up to Class A standards. 
Support/motivate the local Program Managers to manage the budget and timetable for the implementation of Class A achievement in conjunction with Chicago MM operations and the Class A consultant. 
Establish Regional benchmarking teams from all locations to share best practice and ensure consistency. 
Provide regular communications of project status to AI Division staff. 
Provide training and implementation planning support to all AI Manufacturing, Affiliate and Logistics Class A program participants. 
Plan use of external consultants to optimize costs and benefits. 
Education: Bachelor's Degree: Administration, Sciences, Engineering, Humanities. 
Other: Project Management track record, Supervisory Experience.