Automotive Program Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Teams

Leggett & Platt

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

46 hours ago
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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.

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