Brian Grove Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

San Francisco, California, US

Principal Customer Program Manager, focused on Swift Navigation Automotive engagements.

• Sr. Manager, Program Management ApplicationsPTC (WindChill / ProjectLink / PDM)
• Continually improve the ME-PDP / Efficiency improvements and on-going maintenance
• Streamline Global Master Program Timing Plan templates: (Quoting, Development, Production)
• Support the growth of ProjectLink & Master Timing plan utilization
• Piloting the PDM Roll out / Implementation followed by Change Control Modules
• Interviewing / Hiring of all Program Managers who join Magna Electronics

• Engineering Manager, Electrification (Actuators)Responsible to lead Engineering teams through ME - Product Delivery Process
• Ensure Project, Magna & Customer KPI's are met and / or better then target
• Train, Mentor & Hire Program Managers & Engineers to successfully launch various Projects
• Provide technical leadership in directing cross functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality & Manufacturing
• Ensure Timing Plans, Action Items, Risk Management are created / maintained on a regular basis
• Provide engineering quote response for customer changes

• Sr. Manager - Program Management Office (PMO)Global Change Management System (CMS) – Replaced existing system:
• Designed, Developed, & Released a Web based system to track design changes
• Provided Global training all users as well as managed the implementation roll out of system.
• Maintain / Approve new user access and Production System Issue ResolutionGlobal PTC (WindChill / ProjectLink) roll-out through out Magna Electronics:
• Developed the new ME-PDP / responsible for on-going maintenance
• Created Global Master Program Timing plan templates: (Quoting, Development, Production)

• Sr. Manager - Program Management
• Responsible for hiring / Program Manager Development, as well as engineering / design, testing, costing, commercial, purchasing, manufacturing, quality and financial status for each program.
• Managed 6 Program Managers responsible for front & rear-view cameras, Battery Management System for Electric / Hybrid vehicles, as well as electronic modules
• Perform Program Manager monthly and Global quarterly reviews with top level Management
• Facilitate executive-level interaction with Customer and serves as the first tier for escalation of internal and customer issues
• Develop and refine program management tools to further improve the Product Delivery Process

• Sr. Manager - Program Management
• Responsible for hiring / Program Manager Development, as well as engineering / design, testing, costing, commercial, purchasing, manufacturing, quality and financial status for each program.
• Managed 13 Program Managers responsible for Battery Management System for Electric / Hybrid vehicles, as well as electronic modules
• Perform Program Manager monthly and Global quarterly reviews with top level Management
• Facilitate executive-level interaction with Customer and serves as the first tier for escalation of internal and customer issues
• Develop and refine program management tools to further improve the Product Delivery Process

• Program Manager
• Managing a BMS Program Total Expense of $11 M, Capital Equipment of $7.3 M
• Program includes a Battery Manager System and a Cell Sense Board
• Program Sales of $200 M
• Program Managers (CEO) of the program - Responsible for the entire Program, Cost, Timing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Assembly
• The BSM also has software requirements to communicate to the rest of the vehicle

• Program Manager
• Providing expert technical leadership in coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing efforts of cross-functional program teams and ensure efficient use of team resources.
• Ensures Customer and Company requirements are met including cost, quality, timing, deliverables and other related aspects of the program.

• Program Manager for a European BEV Inverter / Chassis Motor Vehicle Program.Successfully launched an approximately 2 year European development life cycle program, from early stages of development through production.
• Engineering performed at Magna E-Car Systems in Rochester Hills, MI and Graz, Austria.
• Supported several trips to Europe, Stuttgart, Germany, as well as Vitoria, Spain.
• Instrumental in setting up a new manufacturing facility in Grand Blanc, Michigan to produce the Electric powerplant.

• Technical Program Manager for a Chassis Motor Vehicle and Wheel Hub Motor Vehicle Program.BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) Power plant
• Lead the engineering team to design / develop the electric motor / inverter for the Powerplant.Advance Program (Hub Motors – placed on each vehicle’s wheel)
• Lead Engineering, Manufactured & Assembled final assembly hub motors
• Fully tested final assembly motors on a dyno.

Southfield, Michigan, US

• Program Manager Developed new cutting edge Hybrid Technologies that are new to the Automotive Industry.
• Managed MS Project timing plan and engineering budget.
• Directed design and development as well as problem solving.

Southfield, Michigan, US

• Programs Managed ( Durango / Hybrid, Powertrain, Dakota, Ram / Hybrid, Minivan ).
• Directly managed five programs simultaneously that totaled over $94 M in sales.
• Exceeded cost reductions target for the 2008 CY, by 400%.
• Successful launch of the Dodge Durango Hybrid program.

Southfield, Michigan, US

• Project Manager Flawlessly launched the Explorer & Sport Trac electrical and electronic programs.
• Created / Managed engineering budgets.
• Facilitate the PowerPack transfer of business between suppliers.

Southfield, Michigan, US

• Engineering Manager Implemented customer cost reductions.
• Responsible for generating / implementing cost reduction ideas for electrical harnesses and electronics.
• Implement cost saves into production quickly and efficiently.

Southfield, Michigan, US

• Engineering SupervisorDirectly managed a Program Team of 30 people, from several departments.
• Flawlessly launched a full electrical and electronic program.
• Responsible for the design and release of all electrical and electronic components.

Southfield, Michigan, US

Farmington, CT, US

Post-Bachelor'S Work, For A Msme In Thermal Fluid Science

Post-Bachelor'S Work, For A Mba / Technology Management

Bsme, Mechanical Enginneering