Automotive Program Manager – Launch & Cross-Functional Lead

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc.; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Corporate Program Manager for our New Boston, MI facility.

The role is full-time and reports to the Director of Program Management, focusing on managing programs, milestones, and customer deliverables across cross-functional teams. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, with at least five years in automotive manufacturing and three years in program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum five years’ automotive manufacturing experience (stamping, metal forming, assemblies, tooling, or processes).
• Minimum three years in program/project/launch management in automotive environment.
• Experience launching new products from award through production; working with OEM customers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage program requirements, deliverables, and timelines for successful execution.
• Monitor milestones and communicate risks, issues, and recovery plans to stakeholders and customers.
• Serve as primary customer contact for program status, deliverables, and resolutions.
• Support launch of new business by ensuring ALP, customer requirements, and timing expectations are met.
• Coordinate resolution of open program issues with timely responses and containment actions.
• Lead program review meetings to track timing, BOM development, and critical-path activities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & cost tracking

Schedule & milestone tracking

Communication with customers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Corporate Program Manager for our New Boston, MI facility.

The role is full-time and reports to the Director of Program Management, focusing on managing programs, milestones, and customer deliverables across cross-functional teams. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, with at least five years in automotive manufacturing and three years in program management.