Automotive Program Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Teams

Leggett & Platt; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics in Detroit, MI, seeks a Program Manager for our Automotive Division to lead cross-functional, international project teams and ensure program targets are met. You will manage synergies, dependencies, and customer interactions to drive successful outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in industrial settings, and 3-5 years of project experience; you will champion APQP processes, risk management and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• 3-5 years of project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interdisciplinary project team, ensure collaboration and focus on project targets.
• Create, communicate and update project planning (milestones, deliverables, cost). Track and communicate status of projects (progress, risks, issues, impacts, profitability).
• Start, support and follow up escalations; drive solutions to ensure success of the program.
• Ensure APQP and customer-specific processes within programs; be key customer contact.
• Manage Engineering Changes and VAVEs in collaboration with the Launch Manager.
• Lead a Safety-first approach maintaining a zero accident culture; monitor safety across the business.
• Fulfill assigned primary, secondary and/or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as required.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project planning

Escalation management

Customer liaison

Leadership by influence

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Process management

Urgency to deliver

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Leggett Dynamics in Detroit, MI, seeks a Program Manager for our Automotive Division to lead cross-functional, international project teams and ensure program targets are met. You will manage synergies, dependencies, and customer interactions to drive successful outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in industrial settings, and 3-5 years of project experience; you will champion APQP processes, risk management and timely delivery.