Automotive Program Manager - Cross-Functional Leader

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

401K matching

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America in Hamilton, Ohio, seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional product programs from concept through launch.

You will coordinate Sales, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Operations, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate status to executives. Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed; strong leadership and PM skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in automotive or heavy vehicle industry with increasing responsibility.
• Large-scale project management experience.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools & techniques.
• Bias to action with ability to deliver results.
• Experience presenting to executive management.
• Structured, organized, detail-oriented, independent thinker.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer/supplier sites and international Bilstein facilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Operations to satisfy customer expectations.
• Manages new program launches with scope, timelines, risks, and success metrics.
• Sets goals and objectives for programs; leads cross-functional teams.
• Monitors profitability and controls budgets and costs.
• Maintains clear project plans with milestones and critical paths.
• Tracks progress and addresses variances; reports to management.
• Ensures alignment to strategic initiatives; facilitates decision making.
• Documents schedules, status reports and action plans; submits program reports.
• Presents status and escalates issues to sponsors and steering committees.
• Coordinates engineering changes; travels to locations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Cross-functional

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Experience in automotive/heavy vehicle industry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America in Hamilton, Ohio, seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional product programs from concept through launch.

You will coordinate Sales, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Operations, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate status to executives. Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed; strong leadership and PM skills required.