Automotive Program Leader — Hybrid (Northville)

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard in Northville, Michigan is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead customer product development programs. You will interface with management at all levels to plan, schedule, organize, direct and control programs, ensuring milestones, cost targets and quality expectations are met.

The role requires eight years in automotive or related industries, cross-functional program launches, and PMP/MBA credentials preferred, with hybrid work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• MBA/MS/MA/PMP certification preferred.
• Eight years in automotive or related industry.
• Experience in cross-functional areas and program launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead program team and hold them accountable for success.
• Manage and maintain program documentation and processes.
• Establish timelines with internal and external targets.
• Support manufacturing team and prepare for production builds.
• Achieve internal and external financial targets and on-time delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project leadership

MS Office proficiency

Data-driven problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MBA/MS/MA/PMP certification preferred

Tools

CLauS

Job description

Cooper Standard in Northville, Michigan is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead customer product development programs. You will interface with management at all levels to plan, schedule, organize, direct and control programs, ensuring milestones, cost targets and quality expectations are met.

The role requires eight years in automotive or related industries, cross-functional program launches, and PMP/MBA credentials preferred, with hybrid work and travel as needed.