Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Program Management.
Strong experience in automotive program management, ideally within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier environment.
Financial acumen with experience in managing EBIT, margins, budgets, and capital expenditures.
Deep understanding of APQP, launch management, and automotive customer requirements.
Experience managing complex customer-facing programs with significant timing, quality, and cost responsibilities.
Strong leadership and people-management skills, with experience supervising Program Engineers.
Responsibilities
Lead overall program management activities to achieve business metrics and customer satisfaction.
Drive business growth by supporting commercial activities and new business opportunities with Sales.
Lead cross-functional program teams, ensuring alignment across various departments.
Secure support from functional managers and maintain accountability for program execution.
Manage customer expectations and maintain strong relationships throughout program development.
Establish effective communication processes across all functions and stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to INPRO methodologies and governance requirements.
Provide leadership and coaching for Program Engineers assigned to the program portfolio.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across programs and project management processes.
Benefits
Full-time, permanent position.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic automotive environment.
Engagement with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
Potential for professional growth and development in program management.
Involvement in innovative projects within the automotive sector.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Program Manager
Type of Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Rossford,Ohio
Responsibilities
Lead overall program management activities to ensure achievement of defined business metrics, financial targets, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive business growth by supporting commercial activities, quotations, and new business opportunities in partnership with Sales.
Lead cross-functional program teams and ensure alignment between engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, logistics, finance, and customer stakeholders.
Secure required support from functional managers and maintain accountability for program execution across all disciplines.
Manage customer expectations and maintain strong customer relationships throughout program development and launch.
Establish and maintain effective communication processes and information flows across all functions, sites, and stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to INPRO methodologies, procedures, governance requirements, and defined program responsibilities.
Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision for Program Engineers assigned to the program portfolio.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action activities across programs and project management processes.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and mandatory training requirements.
Support other functional areas as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.
Profile
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related field preferred.
3 years of experience in Program Management minimum
Strong experience in automotive program management, preferably within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier environment.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing EBIT, margins, budgets, tooling investments, and capital expenditures.
Deep understanding of APQP, launch management, and automotive customer requirements.
Experience managing complex customer-facing programs with significant timing, quality, and cost responsibilities.
Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience supervising Program Engineers and influencing cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
English required; additional languages are a plus.
