Automotive Program Manager

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an Automotive Program Manager to lead stamping programs from tooling kick-off through launch and mass production. You will coordinate engineering, tooling, production, quality, purchasing, logistics and finance to deliver on time and on budget.

The role requires strong teamwork, self-motivation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $115,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automotive programs from cradle to grave.
• Proven ability to manage cost and schedule across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, tooling, production, quality, purchasing, logistics and finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program planning, resourcing and customer management to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery.
• Act as the primary customer liaison and drive APQP activities and program launches.
• Provide technical direction and allocate resources to meet program requirements.
• Monitor program progress, report to customer on timelines and status, and manage documentation throughout product development.
• Support product obsolescence and end-of-life planning and manage post-launch issues as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

APQP processes

Customer liaison

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

APQP Tool

Die tooling background

Job description

Location: Windsor, ONCleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, has an immediate opportunity for a Automotive Program Manager in our Windsor, Ontario Stamping Facilities. The Automotive Program Manager is responsible for leading automotive hot and cold stamping programs from tooling kick-off through launch and mass production. This role serves as the primary customer contact and coordinates cross-functional teams including engineering, tooling, production, quality, purchasing, logistics, and finance to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork skills, be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with career advancement opportunities.Summary of Responsibilities:The overall execution of the program with respect to planning, resourcing and customer management.Understand and safeguard the business case with respect to cost and schedule.Coordinates all activities needed to execute the program plan.Manage all aspects of the project development including cost, schedule and resourcing.Provide technical direction whether personally or by charging appropriate resources to do so.Act as the primary liaison between the customer and internal teams.Coordinate APQP activities and program launch requirements.Report to customer as to program status through the means of timelinesManage multiple projectsMonitor and report on program process, including problems and solutionsEnsure creation and thoroughness of all product documentation such as requirements, design and test specifications.Once the product is shipping, monitor customer returns and assist manufacturing in any issues that arise.Support customer and internal project team in product obsolescence and end of life issues.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Current experience with Automotive OEMs, preferably more than 5 years.Previous business development or account development experience preferred.Experience from cradle to grave product launch.Experience with APQPTool and Die background requiredAbility to cross boarder travelPreferred Qualifications:Hot stamp experience preferredEngineering degree in related discipline, advanced university degree (e.g., MBA) or demonstrable equivalent is preferred.The salary range for this role is $80,000 – $115,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., including its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Cleveland-Cliffs”), is an equal opportunity employer and complies with its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or other protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation. Cleveland-Cliffs requires all prospective employees to undergo a pre-employment background check.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or other needs based on protected human rights grounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-[phone].