Automotive Program Manager: Cross-Functional Leadership

OPmobility

Ramos Arizpe

Presencial

MXN 850.000 - 1.100.000

Jornada completa

hace 29 horas

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Descripción de la vacante

OPmobility in Ramos Arizpe is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional automotive programs from concept to launch. You will drive APQP, govern project execution, manage budgets, and partner with Sales for new business opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field and at least 3 years of program management experience in a Tier 1/2 automotive setting. Strong leadership, communication, and financial skills are essential for success.

Formación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related field preferred.
3 years of experience in Program Management minimum.
Strong experience in automotive program management, preferably within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier environment.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through product development and manufacturing launches.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing EBIT, margins, budgets, tooling investments, and capital expenditures.
Deep understanding of APQP, launch management, and automotive customer requirements.
Experience managing complex customer-facing programs with significant timing, quality, and cost responsibilities.
Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience supervising Program Engineers and influencing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer relationship skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Continuous Improvement mindset with strong problem-solving and corrective action management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and other reporting and project management tools.
English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

Lead overall program management activities to ensure achievement of defined business metrics, financial targets, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive business growth by supporting commercial activities, quotations, and new business opportunities in partnership with Sales.
Lead cross-functional program teams and ensure alignment between engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, logistics, finance, and customer stakeholders.
Secure required support from functional managers and maintain accountability for program execution across all disciplines.
Manage customer expectations and maintain strong customer relationships throughout program development and launch.
Establish and maintain effective communication processes and information flows across all functions, sites, and stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to INPRO methodologies, procedures, governance requirements, and defined program responsibilities.
Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision for Program Engineers assigned to the program portfolio.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action activities across programs and project management processes.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and mandatory training requirements.
Support other functional areas as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.
Lead program performance management activities to achieve EBIT, ROCE, and Material Margin targets.
Manage program profitability and control expenditures and investment approvals.
Support manufacturing launch metrics and production readiness, track timing milestones, and APQP deliverables.