Automotive Program Manager – Lighting & Electronics

Actalent; Plymouth (MI); Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Resumo da oferta

Actalent in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Program Manager to lead automotive lighting and electronics programs from concept through launch. You will be the primary customer-facing and cross-functional leader, guiding teams to meet schedules, quality, and cost targets.

You will manage multiple OEM programs (BMW, Ford, Stellantis) using APQP and customer-specific processes, with bi-monthly travel to Tennessee in support of production readiness. A B.E./B.S.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years in automotive program management.
• Experience with automotive lighting or electronics programs.
• Experience managing up to 23 programs simultaneously.
• Direct experience with BMW/German OEMs and Ford/Stellantis.
• Strong ownership of timing, cost, quality, and launch execution.
• OEM customer-facing leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• APQP-based program management and quality requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex automotive lighting/electronics programs from concept to launch.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional program activities and APQP processes.
• Represent the program team to customers and internal leadership.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, and milestones across multiple programs.
• Lead SDT and gate review meetings; maintain program documentation.
• Ensure readiness for launch with manufacturing support and reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Sales.
• Travel bi-monthly to Tennessee for program activities.

Conhecimentos

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP processes

Budgeting & scheduling

Customer-facing

Risk identification

Communication

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Ferramentas

APQP

SDT meetings

Gate reviews

Program Workbook / Open Issues List

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Actalent in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Program Manager to lead automotive lighting and electronics programs from concept through launch. You will be the primary customer-facing and cross-functional leader, guiding teams to meet schedules, quality, and cost targets.

You will manage multiple OEM programs (BMW, Ford, Stellantis) using APQP and customer-specific processes, with bi-monthly travel to Tennessee in support of production readiness. A B.E./B.S.