Matthew Kurtz
Trenton,MI
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory, and supply chain performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Program Manager
Dearborn Holding Company
Taylor, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with Quality Control Systems/Training in developing and implementing Corporate RASCI, Project Charter, and PMP Gate and Phase disciplines for successful Project Management.
- Elevated others through influence and mentorship regarding Microsoft Project (MSP) software usage and training.
- Identify 5s opportunities for facility organization and sustaining a productive work environment.
- Perform GEMBA walks to help identify, report, and minimize task duplication between departments, creating a more efficient and balanced workload for team members.
- Managing automotive and non-automotive projects from idea/evaluate phase through launch/close-out.
Sr. Program Manager AWS
Amazon.com
Detroit, MI
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Led project team (24 members) over 3 global markets through the launch of the web-based platform for SOA (Selling on Amazon) customers that require global financial, legal, and compliance alignment and coordination.
- Interim Technical Product Manager for the KYC (Know Your Customer) division, which includes Seller Identification and Verification, Seller Abuse Prevention, Suspicious Activity Monitoring, Denied Party Screening, Politically Exposed Persons, Bank Account Verification, Risk & Compliance, and Screening & Enforcement.
- Establish, refine, and implement mechanisms to ensure cross-functional alignment and establish clear escalation mechanisms.
- Implementing Agile and PMP disciplines throughout the project to deliver assigned organizational goals and managing cross-functional teams.
- Define program strategies, develop program roadmap, and organize work streams and milestones; gain buy-in and interlock across functional leaders.
- Established appropriate governance structures for programs and projects based on organizational needs.
Sr. Program Manager
Johnson Matthey
Taylor, MI
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Approved and managed multiple HR functions, including performing Personal Development Plan (PDP) evaluations and providing Personal & Professional Mentoring (PPM) to my direct reports (5).
- Directed multiple gates of the project process within PMP disciplines while supporting Global NPI activities.
- Collaborated with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and NPI team to complete customer 8D's.
- Performed weekly Ford PD Open Issues, RIC, and Technical meetings with Ford Engineering and Management.
- Managed KeyedIn software for risk mitigation, closure of open issues, timing, and program updates to support customer projects.
- Leader for developing the business matrix between NPI, Product Change Management, Tech Transfer, Customer Change, and Risk Management.
- Implemented the Global Manufacturing Matrix to support Market Areas Asia, Americas (North, Central, and South), and Europe.
Sr. Program Manager
Irvin Automotive
Pontiac, MI
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Led Agile, PMP, and Six Sigma disciplines with a Cross Functional Team to work through open issues with PPAP/MCDCC Coordinators, Financial Program Management, Sales, Engineering, Plant Program Management, Materials, Sales, Quality, and Executive Management.
- Provided support for program launch activities with JIT, OEM, Customer Assembly Plants, and Production facilities.
- Worked with Foam, Frame, and Trim Development teams to meet STO requirements for interior trim development: FSB/FSC 40/60 RSB, 40/60 RSC, 1st Row HR, 2nd Row HR, and Armrest.
- Managed procurement and supply chain activities through weekly touchpoints, while aligning pipeline activities, MCDCC, AAR, PPAP Phases, and Capacity Tooling to meet critical MRDs.
- Managed GIPRS, customer orders, and EDI releases for development, pre-production, trim confirmation, confirmation build, DV, TPV, DCV, TT, PP, MP1, and MP2.
Sr. Program Manager
Lear Automotive/Eagle Ottawa
Southfield, MI
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Led, mentored, and developed direct reports (6) within the project management processes.
- Planned resources and capacity schedules while establishing cross-functional relationships with the leather finishing facility, regional quality management team, APQP team, production, product development, commercial, finance, and global launch team.
- Directed conflict management strategies between LDO and customers while working between cut leather, sew plants, and seat assembly.
- Coordinated quality recovery plans with the Quality Management team, including completing the 8D or 5-Whys.
- Coordinated PPAP, tool tagging, and tooling invoicing with the Tiers and OEM.
- Directed AAR activities and processed corrected/approved leather dye lots aligned with MCDCC approvals.
Sr. Program Manager
Fives Cinetics Automation
Farmington Hills, MI
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Concurrently managed Cummins Engine ($4.5M), Detroit Diesel ($3.8M), and Ford ($2.75M) projects through all project phases.
- Managed mechanical engineering, controls, PLC programming, pneumatics, electrical hardware, simulation, robot programming, system layout, and assembly of multiple projects for global OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers.
- Processed laser certification and all FDA documents to maintain compliance, project scope, and laser delivery timing.
- Executed project review meetings, customer buy-off, site visits, project team, customer, and supplier meetings within the PMP/Agile disciplines.
- Performed internal buy-off, system validation, and customer buy-off while performing TGR/TGW reviews.
Sr. Program Manager
Paslin
Shelby Township, MI
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed the FCA/Dodge Truck sub-assembly project (~$25M) from initiation to closure.
- Managed SAP and MS Projects software for overall project execution (timing, budgets, financials).
- Managed subcontracted mechanical designers, subcontracted manufacturing, and internal subcontracted resources.
- Managed project scope for FCA and Metalsa that incorporated 40 robotic cells utilizing 72 Fanuc mig-welding robots, 77 welding fixtures, which included multiple trunnions with rotating platforms.
- Conducted weekly executive management meetings, reporting on the project timing, mechanical design, simulation, system layout, and manufacturing progress; budget status; and project recovery plans.
Business Development Manager
Craftsman/Chevin Tools LTD.
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for business development activities, which include marketing, sales, and focused growth within the U.S.A.
- Responsible for business development activities within North America, Central America, and South America.
- Developing data reports, which include, but are not limited to, data migration between MS365 platforms.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2025
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Villanova University
Villanova, PA04-2023
ABA - Business Administration & Management
Baker College
Allen Park, MISkills
- Life cycle Management
- P&L Management
- Data Analysis
- Professional writing
- Quality Assurance
- Systems Optimization
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Team training and development
Affiliations
- Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: ΦΘΚ
- Member Sigma Alpha PI - NSLS: ΣAπ
- Charter Member PMI - Project Management Institute
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University #VU20241105
- Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow & Green Belt, Management & Strategy Institute
- Project Management Core Skills, (PMI) Project Management Institute & Martin Training Associates
- Program Management Essentials, Management & Strategy Institute
- Disciplined Agile, (PMI) Project Management Institute
- Change Management Specialist, Management & Strategy Institute
- Microsoft Projects 2021 Professional, Udemy
- MS Project 2003, Certificate of Completion, 2010
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Manager
Dearborn Holding Company
06.2022 - Current
Sr. Program Manager AWS
Amazon.com
06.2021 - 06.2022
Sr. Program Manager
Johnson Matthey
01.2020 - 06.2021
Sr. Program Manager
Irvin Automotive
05.2019 - 10.2019
Sr. Program Manager
Lear Automotive/Eagle Ottawa
02.2018 - 04.2019
Sr. Program Manager
Fives Cinetics Automation
11.2016 - 02.2018
Sr. Program Manager
Paslin
03.2016 - 11.2016
Business Development Manager
Craftsman/Chevin Tools LTD.
04.2015 - 01.2016
BBA - Business Management
Purdue University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Villanova University
ABA - Business Administration & Management
Baker College
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