Mary Bridget Light
Fenton
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Program Manager with a proven track record at Magna Electronics, specializing in driving cross-functional teams and overseeing complex projects from initiation to completion. Demonstrates expertise in program and risk management, consistently achieving product launch targets while maintaining a 100% success rate in key performance indicators. Strong relationship-building skills enhance collaboration and project success. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to drive strategic initiatives and optimize operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Program Manager
Magna Electronics
Auburn Hills
04.2018 - Current
- Direct cross functional team activities, track program budget and timing to ensure objectives for product launch targets are met
- Utilize internal tools for program development and planning processes
- Facilitate project reviews
- Manage project open issues
- Apply internal systemic controls to ensure KPI and key milestones are met and all program deliverables are achieved
Program Manager
North American Lighting-a Koito Company
Farmington Hills
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Track program budget and timing to ensure customer and internal objectives for product launch are achieved
- Utilize internal APQP tools for program development and planning processes
- Facilitate program readiness reviews
- Manage project open issues, tracking to closure
- Apply APQP methods to achieve program objectives
Program Manager
Irvin Automotive Products (TakataPiston Group)
Pontiac
11.2010 - 11.2016
- Direct & coordinate cross functional team activities, track program budget and timing to ensure objectives for new product launch activities are achieved
- Apply internal APQP tracking and planning processes
- Manage program timing and open issues
- Support special project opportunities and product development for current corporate initiatives
Compliance Manager
Neogen Corporation
Lansing
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Perform internal and external audits of Quality System to ISO/cGMP requirements
- Primary interface with NSF (QS Registrar), government, and customer audits
- Maintain corrective action database, pursue timely & effective CAPA
- Interface with FDA and USDA to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for global material acquisition and product distribution
- Manage Quality System resources including QA and Document Control staff members
Program Manager
Blue Water Automotive Systems
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: (formerly Injectronics/Gilreath)
- Coordinate cross functional team activities for product launch and engineering changes
- Ensure project budget, timing, and quality meet requirements
- Develop, track, and maintain project budgets
- Provide cradle to grave program management support to operations and engineering teams
- (formerly Injectronics/Gilreath)
Education
BA - Business Management
Cleary University
Howell, MichiganAssociate Science - General Science
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MichiganSkills
- Program Management
- Launch Process
- Project Budget Management
- Launch Timing Tracking
- Problem Solving Methodologies
- Troubleshooting
- Continuous Improvement Techniques
- Product Refinement
- Customer Launch Requirements
- Change Management Coordination
- Customer Interface
- Implementation planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Project leadership
- Analytical skills
- Progress monitoring
- Work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Status updates
- Contingency planning
- Program review
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Scope management
- Issue resolution
- Risk management
- Relationship management
Certification
- AIAG: APQP, AAR, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC and MSA
- GD&T, Six Sigma Tools & Techniques, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill-Project Link
- Ford: WERS, GPIRS (DDL), CMMS (VPP), Global Phase PPAP, GPDS, eAPQP/Schedule A, SAP, Windchill-Project Link
Timeline
Sr. Program Manager
Magna Electronics
04.2018 - Current
Program Manager
North American Lighting-a Koito Company
11.2016 - 04.2018
Program Manager
Irvin Automotive Products (TakataPiston Group)
11.2010 - 11.2016
Compliance Manager
Neogen Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2010
Program Manager
Blue Water Automotive Systems
01.1999 - 01.2008
BA - Business Management
Cleary University
Associate Science - General Science
Lansing Community College