Automotive Program Manager: Lead Launches & Deliverables

Freudenberg; South Haven, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in South Haven, MI seeks a Program Manager to lead automotive programs from award through launch and into serial production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with customer requirements, milestones, and financial targets.

Responsibilities include developing timing plans, tracking KPIs, managing risks, and supporting cost calculations for new opportunities while ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance across regional and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years in program or project management in automotive/manufacturing.
• PM certification (PMP) preferred; strong APQP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive programs from award to launch and serial production.
• Develop timing plans and ensure on-time execution.
• Monitor KPI, risk, issues, and escalation; manage budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Support commercial objectives through cost tracking and quotes for new business.

Skills

Program management

Project management

APQP knowledge

KPI tracking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Freudenberg in South Haven, MI seeks a Program Manager to lead automotive programs from award through launch and into serial production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with customer requirements, milestones, and financial targets.

Responsibilities include developing timing plans, tracking KPIs, managing risks, and supporting cost calculations for new opportunities while ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance across regional and global teams.