Automotive Electronics Program Manager

ManpowerGroup; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Automotive Electronics Program Manager to support its client Automotive & Electronics in Newark, CA. You will lead cross-functional engineering and supplier teams to deliver hardware on schedule and to spec.

The role requires disciplined program execution, risk management, and end-to-end delivery from concept through production. Travel is expected as programs progress.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience leading and managing technical projects involving low voltage electronics.
• 5+ years of active contribution in the design, specification, and implementation of complex product features.
• Knowledge of automotive and safety standards (ISO26262, IATF 16949).
• Available for occasional business travel within and outside of the US (10-20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive cross-functional projects/programs in close collaboration with required stakeholders to meet timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Lead in-house designs by partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver hardware according to the committed schedule.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to source and develop critical components while ensuring adherence to OEM requirements, quality standards, and production timelines.
• Drive complex systems development end-to-end—from defining technical requirements and attributes through implementation and series production maintenance—aligned with vehicle programs and chief engineer direction.
• Accompany vehicle programs from conceptual phase through start of production and market introduction, including model upgrades, to support successful launch based on program scope, timing, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional teamwork

End-to-end delivery

Low voltage electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client, Automotive & Electronics is seeking a Automotive Electronics Program Manager to join their team. As a Automotive Electronics Program Manager, you will be part of the Program Management organization supporting cross-functional engineering and supplier teams. The ideal candidate will have strong cross-functional leadership, disciplined program execution, and the ability to drive end-to-end technical delivery in a high-pace environment which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Automotive Electronics Program Manager

Location: Newark, CA (Onsite)

Pay Range: $50/hr - $55/hr on W2

What's the Job?

• Lead automotive cross-functional projects/programs in close collaboration with required stakeholders to meet timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.

• Lead in-house designs by partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver hardware according to the committed schedule.

• Manage and coordinate relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to source and develop critical components while ensuring adherence to OEM requirements, quality standards, and production timelines.

• Drive complex systems development end-to-end—from defining technical requirements and attributes through implementation and series production maintenance—aligned with vehicle programs and chief engineer direction.

• Accompany vehicle programs from conceptual phase through start of production and market introduction, including model upgrades, to support successful launch based on program scope, timing, and budget.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 5+ years of proven experience leading and managing technical projects involving low voltage electronics, including audio, device charging, and low voltage power delivery.

• 5+ years of active contribution in the design, specification, and implementation of complex product features.

• Knowledge of automotive and safety standards (e.g., ISO26262, IATF 16949).

• Available for occasional business travel within and outside of the US (10-20%).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead end-to-end automotive electronics program delivery, from concept through series production maintenance.

• Chance to strengthen cross-functional partnerships and influence priority decisions across engineering and supplier stakeholders.

• Role focused on structured program execution, including risk management, root-cause analysis, and mitigation planning.

• Environment where your ability to organize, delegate, and communicate escalations to upper management directly impacts launch success.

• Support for building and managing program management tools and processes that improve delivery performance.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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