Automotive Program Launch Lead

Saint Cyr Partners; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

401K

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact automotive product launches. You will own end-to-end programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report to the Engineering Manager in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

This role offers a competitive salary with annual bonus potential, a strong benefits package including 401K, and opportunities for internal career advancement within a stable automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a similar program management role.
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience communicating with customers and managing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept to delivery.
• Manage changes and APQP launches across design and manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional teams to define requirements and remove roadblocks.
• Mitigate program risks with data-driven contingency plans.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance across deliverables.
• Provide executive status reports and KPI tracking.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APQP documentation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saint Cyr Partners in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Program Launch Manager to lead high-impact automotive product launches. You will own end-to-end programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report to the Engineering Manager in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

This role offers a competitive salary with annual bonus potential, a strong benefits package including 401K, and opportunities for internal career advancement within a stable automotive supplier.