Cerberus Capital Management

Service Readiness Program Manager

Cerberus Capital Management$90K — $120K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in technical project/program management or equivalent experience.
  • Master's degree with 3+ years in technical project/program management or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of technical project/program management experience if no degree is held.
  • Minimum of 1 year in a leadership role.
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Own the complete Service Market Prepared (SMP) / Service Readiness process.
  • Define readiness tiers and Day-1 capability needs.
  • Prevent readiness gaps due to siloed deliveries.
  • Ensure service readiness for solutions across ONE PDP.
  • Coordinate Vehicle Service Information for efficient dealer operations.
  • Integrate service market needs into product development processes.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment to enhance uptime and workshop efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package focused on employee wellbeing.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Join International Motors as a Service Readiness Program Manager and play a critical role in bringing the next generation of products, technologies, and services to market. In this high-impact position, you will lead the development and execution of service readiness strategies that ensure our dealer network is fully equipped from Day 1.

 

You will collaborate across key areas including Methods, Training, Parts, Diagnostics, and Quality to create a seamless launch experience for our customers and dealers. By driving alignment, governance, and continuous improvement throughout the readiness process, you will help ensure International’s innovative products are supported with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed for success.

Responsibilities

Service Readiness Governance

  • Own the end-to-end Service Market Prepared (SMP) / Service Readiness process
  • Define readiness tiers and Day-1 capability requirements
  • Prevent readiness gaps caused by siloed delivery
  • Ensure end-to-end service readiness of developed solutions across ONE PDP
  • Coordinate delivery of Vehicle Service Information to enable efficient maintenance, repair, and diagnostics
  •  Secure integration of service market requirements into product development (tools, training, spare parts, processes)
  • Drive alignment between Engineering (R&D), Service Sales & Operations, Production & Logistics, Parts Logistics, and Sales & Marketing
  • Lead cross-functional activities to ensure:
    • High uptime and repairability
    • Efficient workshop operations
    • Strong lifecycle service offering
  • Manage risks and dependencies related to serviceability and service readiness
  • Represent service readiness in project governance and milestone reviews
  • Coordinate readiness inputs across Methods, Training, Parts, Diagnostics, Quality, and DFS
  • Align readiness deliverables to ONE PDP milestones
  • Drive accountability
  • Dealer Readiness Enablement
  • Translate readiness intent into dealer execution expectations
  • Support dealer service readiness owners
  • Ensure consistency of rollout and communication
  • Communicate to dealers to ensure readiness
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of technical project/program management experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

  • Master's degree and at least 3 years of technical project/program management experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

  • At least 8 years of technical project/program management experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience
Additional Requirements
  • Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
  • Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field desired
  • Experience in service engineering, product support, launch readiness, or related automotive/commercial vehicle disciplines desired
  • Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through launch
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to drive timelines, resolve issues, and align stakeholders across multiple teams
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels of the organization
  • Experience developing and implementing processes to ensure service readiness and operational excellence
  • Ability to analyze complex technical information and translate requirements into actionable service solutions

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience within an OEM, commercial vehicle, automotive, or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of dealer service operations, aftermarket support, and customer service requirements
  • Experience with new product introduction (NPI), vehicle launches, or technology deployments
  • Familiarity with Design for Service (DfS), serviceability principles, and lifecycle product support
  • Experience using Agile project management methodologies and tools
  • Understanding of service documentation, diagnostics, repair procedures, training development, and parts readiness
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About Cerberus Capital Management

Cerberus Capital Management is a private equity firm that specializes in distressed investing. The firm was founded in 1992 by Steve Feinberg and William L. Richter. Cerberus has invested in a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, real estate, and retail. The firm is known for its aggressive approach to investing and has been involved in several high-profile deals, including the acquisition of Chrysler in 2007.
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