Program Manager

Role overview

Program planning and delivery

• Participate in APQP Phase 1 and new program quotes, support an optimal business case, and provide detailed information about changes after program award.
• Review risks and develop strategies to minimize exposure; identify resource needs and allocation.
• Coordinate and lead resources, regular meetings, and a defined program plan to meet customer, company, and financial targets.
• Facilitate timely, properly documented completion of APQP tasks and phase sign-off.

Launch and technical coordination

• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, QMS, health and safety, environmental management, and security requirements.
• Present APQP and launch-readiness updates to management or group leadership monthly or as required.
• Lead cross-functional alignment of product design, tooling, manufacturing, and process development, considering cost and customer quality.
• Advise purchasing, tooling, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering on technical requirements and vendor selection.
• Analyze packaging concepts, coordinate customer approval, and manage pre-production and ramp-up builds to meet delivery expectations.
• Lead continuous improvement activities as directed to reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in engineering or a related field is preferred, or a strong technical background.
• Minimum five years of related experience; automotive industry experience is preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation range is $90,000 to $120,000 per year.

Employment details

• Worker type is regular/permanent.

Group