Automotive Plastics & Lighting Program Lead

Actalent; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Program Manager – Automotive Plastics / Lighting in Plymouth, MI to lead multiple related engineering and manufacturing programs from sourcing through plant launch. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and interface with customers to drive strategic initiatives and successful program outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in automotive program management with plastics or lighting experience, a engineering degree, and strong budgeting and scheduling

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Program Manager with automotive Tier 1 manufacturing suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• Experience maintaining program budgets, cost forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned programs and drive cross-functional teams using internal processes.
• Outline program timing and monitor customer strategy activities for new opportunities.
• Prepare and present weekly metrics related to programs and customer strategies.
• Coordinate resources using program plans and status reports.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones on time.
• Provide data-driven guidance to leadership for strategy decisions.
• Maintain and report on program budgets and financial performance.

Skills

3–5 years PM experience

Automotive plastics/lighting

Budget forecasting

Resource planning

Purchasing awareness

Customer interface

Program management in automotive

Plastic injection molding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Program Manager – Automotive Plastics / Lighting in Plymouth, MI to lead multiple related engineering and manufacturing programs from sourcing through plant launch. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and interface with customers to drive strategic initiatives and successful program outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in automotive program management with plastics or lighting experience, a engineering degree, and strong budgeting and scheduling