Automotive Program Manager

Penske Vehicle Services

$88K — $105K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Prior automotive experience is a plus
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead high performance teams
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong multitasking and follow-up capabilities
  • Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Exercise overall project control for designated brands
  • Engage regularly with OEM clients and vendors to discuss projects
  • Monitor and manage projects within budget
  • Conduct quoting for all client project aspects
  • Process proposals and coordinate transportation
  • Supervise events to ensure successful execution
  • Lead and manage team members for high performance

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Exposure to high-profile automotive events
  • Supportive management culture
  • Potential for travel to various client locations
Full Job Description
Position: Program Manager
Location: Troy, MI
Reports To: Plant Manager

Description:

The Program Manager has overall project control for the administration and scope of work completion for vehicles used in events and other client activities. The position may require the direct supervision of the work of others, and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to our client. These include but are not limited to: project management, project quoting, budgetary management and client interaction.

Essential Job Functions:
• Exercises overall project control for designated brand/brands
• Frequent, regular interface with OEM clients and contracted vendors to discuss projects
• Responsible to monitor and maintain projects within budget
• Perform quoting services encompassing all aspects of client projects
• Process proposals, product placement and transportation coordination
• Supervise shows and corporate events to ensure successful outcomes
• Responsible for leading and managing respective team members ensuring high performance and technical competency, resulting in quality and delivery cost expectations
• Maintain and regularly update vehicle tracking databases
• Perform timely and appropriate activities to support all financial/accounting procedures

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior Automotive experience preferred

Requires the Following Skills:
• Excellent communication, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, email and written means
• Ability to identify, train and lead high performance teams to successful outcomes
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to multi-task while ensuring follow up and follow through on required tasks
• High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Intermediate or higher skills with computer applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)

Other Requirements:
• Lifting requirements: 5 • 75 lbs.
• Requires minor to moderate level of physical activity
• Some travel may be required

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