Program Manager

Ascential Technologies

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of project management experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, or machine tool environments
  • Experience managing custom machinery, assembly systems, or test equipment programs strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, automation systems, and production environments
  • Proven experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project management for custom automation equipment, including assembly lines, test systems, and machine builds
  • Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and deliverables
  • Define project milestones and ensure alignment with internal teams and customer expectations
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams for seamless execution
  • Facilitate regular project meetings, including design reviews, progress updates, and risk assessments
  • Track project performance against schedule, budget, and scope
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative automation projects
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
  • Chance to lead multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced setting
  • Exposure to the latest technology in automotive manufacturing
  • Engagement with customers and stakeholders for project success
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

  • Lead end-to-end project management for custom automation equipment, including assembly lines, test systems, and machine builds
  • Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and deliverables
  • Define project milestones and ensure alignment with internal teams and customer expectations
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Coordinate with Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls), Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution
  • Facilitate regular project meetings, including design reviews, progress updates, and risk assessments
  • Drive accountability across teams to meet project timelines and deliverables

Monitoring & Problem Solving

  • Track project performance against schedule, budget, and scope
  • Identify potential risks, bottlenecks, or delays, and implement corrective actions
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of technical, production, or supplier-related issues

Customer & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
  • Communicate project status, key milestones, risks, and changes to customers and internal leadership
  • Manage customer expectations and ensure final deliverables meet contractual and quality requirements
  • Support customer visits, system run-offs, and final acceptance activities

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation and contingency plans
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements
  • Monitor project changes and manage scope creep through formal change control processes


Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of project management experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, or machine tool environments
  • Experience managing custom machinery, assembly systems, or test equipment programs strongly preferred

Technical & Functional Skills

  • Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, automation systems, and production environments
  • Proven experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk
  • Familiarity with engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls) and manufacturing processes


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