Job Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership

  • Lead the planning, execution, and governance of multiple strategic programs and initiatives.

  • Establish program objectives, success metrics, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans.

  • Drive alignment across cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of business outcomes.

  • Monitor program health and provide regular status updates to executive leadership.

• Team Management

  • Recruit, develop, coach, and manage a team of Program Managers.

  • Set performance goals and provide ongoing feedback and career development opportunities.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

• Strategic Planning

  • Partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into executable program roadmaps.

  • Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, scalability, and operational efficiency.

  • Manage program portfolios and prioritize initiatives based on business value and resource availability.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong relationships with executives, business leaders, and cross-functional partners.

  • Facilitate decision-making and resolve complex issues and escalations.

  • Ensure clear communication of program objectives, progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Risk & Governance

  • Establish program governance frameworks, processes, and reporting mechanisms.

  • Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and program management best practices.

• Process Improvement

  • Drive adoption of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

  • Develop scalable processes that improve predictability, transparency, and execution efficiency.

  • Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.  

• 5+ years of Program Management experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.  

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, project management methodologies, and industry best practices.  

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional programs from concept through execution.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in engineering and project management tools.  

• Estimated travel 25% required to Customer Locations and R&D/Manufacturing Sites (Detroit Metro and Buffalo, NY)