Automotive Program Manager: Cross-Functional Launch Lead

Tenneco Inc.; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Puebla, Mexico is seeking an experienced Program Manager to establish and lead a new Program Management Office for automotive programs in cooperation with engineering, quality, operations, and finance.

The role drives alignment between customer requirements and business objectives and ensures cross-functional execution across locations. You will own programs from planning to launch, manage timing and milestones, coordinate reviews, and provide visibility on risks, costs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in automotive program management, project management, product development or launches.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional automotive programs.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP and automotive product-launch processes.
• Experience interacting directly with OEM customers and senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of program costs, investments and profitability.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to influence teams and drive accountability without relying on direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned programs from planning and development through launch and stabilization.
• Develop and maintain program timing, milestones, deliverables and recovery plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional program teams and ensure alignment across functions and locations.
• Lead regular program reviews and provide clear visibility of progress, risks and critical issues.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor program financial performance, including costs, investments, changes and profitability.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

APQP/PPAP knowledge

OEM customer interaction

Program cost awareness

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Tenneco Inc. in Puebla, Mexico is seeking an experienced Program Manager to establish and lead a new Program Management Office for automotive programs in cooperation with engineering, quality, operations, and finance.

The role drives alignment between customer requirements and business objectives and ensures cross-functional execution across locations. You will own programs from planning to launch, manage timing and milestones, coordinate reviews, and provide visibility on risks, costs, and