Lead Automotive Program Manager

2 weeks ago


Zeeland, Michigan, United States Editech Staffing Full time

Position Overview:

The Senior Program Manager is pivotal in bridging customer engagement with internal teamwork. This role entails overseeing the innovation and engineering of advanced technologies, ensuring seamless transitions from initial concept to market launch for both new and existing offerings. By guiding cross-functional teams and providing mentorship to fellow program managers, you will play a key role in driving innovation forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Initiate and lead various product development initiatives, including engineering modifications and products that incorporate both new and existing technologies.
  • Define the program scope while ensuring adherence to product timing, quality, and delivery standards.
  • Communicate and escalate significant program challenges affecting cost, quality, timelines, resources, and customer specifications.
  • Follow the established product development processes.
  • Oversee, monitor, and manage the budget and schedules of assigned programs.
  • Encourage manufacturing commonality to achieve economies of scale and reduce complexity.
  • For new designs, apply practical and feasible parts, methods, and practices suitable for actual production.
  • Lead program launch meetings with various internal departments.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with key customer contacts as needed.
  • Contribute to and support enhancements in the development process and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Engage in pre-sales activities, strategy formulation, and product definition while coordinating with product teams as necessary.
  • Assist in the development and execution of customer, technology, or regional product strategies.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring other program managers and promoting best practices in program management.

Qualifications:

  • At least 7-10 years of experience in product development and/or manufacturing within the automotive sector.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience applying project/program management principles in an automotive product development context.
  • In-depth knowledge of automotive standards and requirements.
  • A BS/BA degree is required.

*Editech Staffing does not collaborate with external agencies, and does not support C2C or sponsorship arrangements. In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.



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