Automotive Program Manager - Cross-Functional & Cost Focus

MAHLE; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE in Lockport, NY is seeking a Project Manager to lead automotive programs, drive engineering and supplier changes, optimize processes, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain, develop schedules with Microsoft Project, and manage risks and change management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in Automotive Project/Program Management or related roles.
• Experience with engineering changes, supplier changes, and process improvements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to drive projects in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering changes, supplier changes, manufacturing improvements, and process-related projects across multiple automotive programs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, risk assessments, and action plans using Microsoft Project and other PM tools.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure objectives are met.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, providing updates, managing expectations, and resolving issues.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement while maintaining customer requirements.
• Manage program risks, timelines, deliverables, and change management in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Support new business awards and future product development programs.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

MAHLE in Lockport, NY is seeking a Project Manager to lead automotive programs, drive engineering and supplier changes, optimize processes, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain, develop schedules with Microsoft Project, and manage risks and change management in a fast-paced environment.