Automotive Program Manager — Cross-Functional Launch Leader

OP Mobility; Rossford (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Program Manager in Rossford, Ohio, to lead program management activities across the lifecycle, aligning engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet business metrics and customer satisfaction.

You will drive commercial support, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure governance and INPRO compliance while growing the business through strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, program management, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in program management minimum.
• Experience in automotive program management within Tier 1/2 supplier environment.
• Strong financial acumen with EBIT, margins, budgets, tooling investments, and capex.
• Deep understanding of APQP, launch management, and automotive customer requirements.
• Experience managing complex customer-facing programs with timing, quality, and cost responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience supervising Program Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program management activities to ensure achievement of defined business metrics, financial targets, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive business growth by supporting commercial activities, quotations, and new business opportunities in partnership with Sales.
• Lead cross-functional program teams and ensure alignment between engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, logistics, finance, and customer stakeholders.
• Secure required support from functional managers and maintain accountability for program execution across all disciplines.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong customer relationships throughout program development and launch.
• Establish and maintain effective communication processes and information flows across all functions, sites, and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to INPRO methodologies, procedures, governance requirements, and defined program responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision for Program Engineers assigned to the program portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action activities across programs and project management processes.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and mandatory training requirements.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project lifecycle management

Financial acumen

APQP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related field

Job description

OPmobility is seeking a Program Manager in Rossford, Ohio, to lead program management activities across the lifecycle, aligning engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet business metrics and customer satisfaction.

You will drive commercial support, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure governance and INPRO compliance while growing the business through strong stakeholder engagement.