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Work closely with customers to develop, evaluate, and manage statement-of-work definitions, plans, requirements, schedules, and production activities related to assigned programs. Work with functional organizations to evaluate impact of major programs and process changes in support of customer requests. Monitors daily operations to identify and resolve issues with support of other department personnel as required. Works collaboratively with others to drive program performance and lead process improvement initiatives. Maintain communication, visibility, and close coordination with customer and supplier representative(s).\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nSupport & facilitate Customer Performance Metrics/Customer Excellence initiatives to achieve highest supplier rating as measured by Quality, On-time delivery and Customer Satisfaction.\nDirect customer communications including written correspondence, teleconferences, and customer visits to provide timely communications and internal visibility to assure compliance with all contractual program requirements\nFacilitate internal and external customer reviews (Rate Readiness, Assessments, Standards, Program status, etc.) and coordinate action items with functional managers\nFacilitate and coordinate configuration changes, engineering, product quality issues and daily program performance issues with internal and external customers\nManage contract closure and negotiate contract termination provisions\nLead and/or participate in 3P process for new products or significant configuration changes\nPosition Requirements\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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