Global Automotive Program Manager - Cross-Functional Budget

Textron; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex in Mexico is seeking a Program Manager to lead a portfolio of customer programs and platform initiatives, balancing quality, cost and timing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery from nomination through SOP.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in international automotive program management, strong English, and experience in technical product development. PMI knowledge is a plus; international study/work experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of broad and deep Program Management experience in an international automotive company.
• Experience in technical product development.
• Budget control experience; PMI is desirable.
• Ideally international experience by studying or working abroad.
• Good Business English language skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, steer and control customer programs considering quality, cost and timing.
• Develop programs/platforms within budget/CAR release.
• Define and implement targets for programs/platforms.
• Coordinate and document information flow across departments; assign work packages.
• Define program team structure to manage customer, product, project, and geo complexities.
• Apply FLP per QS guideline.
• Develop program budgets (investments, tools, piece costs).
• Control targets from nomination to SOP + 90 days.
• Initiate and implement program changes per ECR with Kautex Management.
• Support financial tracking in sales.
• Write status reports; ensure APQP; provide gate review docs.
• Know and comply with customer-specific requirements.
• Follow IATF 16949.

Skills

Program management

Budget control

English proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in economics or engineering

Job description

Kautex in Mexico is seeking a Program Manager to lead a portfolio of customer programs and platform initiatives, balancing quality, cost and timing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery from nomination through SOP.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in international automotive program management, strong English, and experience in technical product development. PMI knowledge is a plus; international study/work experience is valued.