Automotive Customer Programs Lead - Cross-Functional

Qnity; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an experienced Customer Program Manager - Automotive to lead cross-functional teams through the development and launch of automotive products and programs. You will manage projects from planning and product development through production, serving as the key link between the customer and internal Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and other functional teams.

You will drive milestones, manage priorities, monitor program costs, and ensure projects meet customer,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical or engineering teams.
• Understanding of processes to move a product from design to production.
• Ability to manage milestones, priorities, schedules, and cost targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with common business and project-management software.
• Ability to collaborate with domestic and international teams across multiple time zones.
• Experience within automotive industry or supporting automotive customers is preferred.
• PM certification (PMP/ PMI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and manage program plans, milestones, priorities, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional product development and project teams involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and other functions to ensure program requirements are achieved.
• Drive programs from product development through production and launch.
• Monitor program schedules, risks, dependencies, and overall execution.
• Manage program cost targets established by senior leadership.
• Set priorities and provide direction across multiple concurrent projects or programs.
• Serve as the primary commercial interface with customers throughout the program lifecycle.
• Facilitate program reviews, cross-functional meetings, and customer communications.
• Identify potential program risks and coordinate actions to keep projects on schedule and aligned with customer expectations.
• Ensure activities comply with established quality and safety systems and standards.
• Coordinate effectively with domestic and international stakeholders across multiple time zones.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Milestone management

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Time zone coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PM software

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Qnity is seeking an experienced Customer Program Manager - Automotive to lead cross-functional teams through the development and launch of automotive products and programs. You will manage projects from planning and product development through production, serving as the key link between the customer and internal Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and other functional teams.

You will drive milestones, manage priorities, monitor program costs, and ensure projects meet customer,