Automotive Program Manager: Lead Global Launches

OP Mobility; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Program Manager in Rossford, Ohio to lead multi-disciplinary program teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and logistics. You will drive lifecycle management, cost control, and customer satisfaction for automotive programs with a focus on meeting deadlines and quality targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 3 years in program management, preferably in a Tier 1/2 supplier environment, with strong financial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Program Management.
• Strong experience in automotive program management, preferably Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing EBIT, margins, budgets, tooling investments, and capital expenditures.
• 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 and cross-functional influence.
• English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program management activities to ensure business metrics, financial targets and customer satisfaction across the product lifecycle.
• Drive growth by supporting commercial activities, quotations, and new business opportunities with Sales.
• Lead cross-functional program teams and align engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, logistics, finance and customer stakeholders.
• Secure support from functional managers and maintain accountability for program execution across disciplines.
• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong relationships through development and launch.
• Establish and maintain communication processes across functions, sites and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to INPRO methodologies, governance, and program responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and supervision for Program Engineers on the portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective action across programs and processes.
• Maintain compliance with policies, safety requirements, and mandatory training.
• Support other functions as needed.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

APQP knowledge

Launch management

Customer relationship management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management

Job description

OPmobility is seeking a Program Manager in Rossford, Ohio to lead multi-disciplinary program teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and logistics. You will drive lifecycle management, cost control, and customer satisfaction for automotive programs with a focus on meeting deadlines and quality targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 3 years in program management, preferably in a Tier 1/2 supplier environment, with strong financial and