Program Manager - Engineering Operations- Body Structures

EDAG Group

$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating technical data into actionable information.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
  • Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.
  • Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
  • Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.
  • Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
  • Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up for completion.
  • Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams.
  • Access to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that promotes skill development.
  • Chance to work with advanced project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.
  • Exposure to multiple technical fields such as aerospace and automotive industry standards.
Full Job Description
This is how you will grow:
  • Program Tracking & Reporting
  • Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
  • Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.
  • Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
  • JIRA & Confluence Administration
  • Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.
  • Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
  • Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
  • Communication & Reporting
  • Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.
  • Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.


Requirements

This is how you will take us forward:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:
  • Experience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
  • Knowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.

Key Attributes for Success:
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Proactive communicator and problem-solver

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