JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Program Manager is accountable for achieving project targets and objectives including technical requirements, quality, profitability, timing, and risk management. This role leads application-level programs and projects within Vision & Driver Assistance (ADAS), Controls, and Connectivity domains, typically involving post-production updates, customer change requests, and feature enhancements.
The Senior PM will manage limited-scope programs with shorter timelines, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal standards while supporting RFQ activities. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional coordination across global engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Execution & Planning
- Build and manage detailed project plans for programs.
- Anticipate risks and implement corrective actions to maintain program targets.
- Manage projects through development, launch, and post-production lifecycle activities.
- Drive efficient execution of engineering changes, customer updates, and feature releases.
Customer & Commercial Interface
- Serve as primary point of contact for customer program teams on assigned programs.
- Ensure clear communication and alignment on scope, timing, and deliverables.
- Support the product and commercial teams in RFQ preparation, cost inputs, and feasibility assessments.
- Manage customer change requests and ensure timely implementation.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Lead core team collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
- Ensure strong coordination between global teams and manufacturing locations.
- Facilitate information flow between customer teams and internal stakeholders.
Financial & Risk Management
- Manage program budgets including development and tooling costs.
- Track and report program KPIs including risks, timing, and profitability.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support implementation.
Product & Quality Oversight
- Ensure product and process decisions align with technical and quality requirements.
- Support APQP activities and ensure adherence to automotive quality standards.
- Monitor execution to meet defined performance and reliability targets.
Governance & Reporting
- Lead regular program reviews and internal/project meetings.
- Prepare and present updates to leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of program/project management experience in the automotive industry.
- Proven experience managing customer-facing programs with production exposure.
- Strong understanding of automotive development processes and lifecycle.
- Knowledge in ADAS, vision systems, connectivity, or controls product development preferred.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA.
KEY SKILLS
- Program execution and delivery focus.
- Customer relationship management.
- Cross-functional team coordination in global environments.
- Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.
- Financial acumen and cost control.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and data tracking tools.
