Automotive Program Manager - Plastics & Lighting

Actalent; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Program Manager for Automotive Plastics and Lighting. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and coordinate program timing from initial sourcing through plant launch, with a strong customer interface and deep plastics/lighting expertise.

The role requires 3–5 years in automotive program management with Tier 1 suppliers, plus engineering credentials and MS Project proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience as Program Manager in automotive Tier 1 with plant launches.
• Knowledge of plastics or lighting components for automotive interiors/exteriors.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience managing project budgets and forecasts.
• Strong planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Familiarity with purchasing processes and cost estimating methods.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned programs and drive cross-functional teams using internal processes.
• Outline program timing and monitor customer strategy activities for new business.
• Present weekly metrics related to program and customer strategies.
• Coordinate resources and manage program open issues and reports.
• Lead teams to meet program timing and strategy objectives.
• Provide data-driven guidance to leadership on strategy decisions.
• Maintain budgets and forecast financial performance for projects.
• Plan resource utilization balancing capacity, timing and budgets.
• Collaborate with customer representatives as primary interface.
• Develop customer relationships to support future opportunities.
• Support accurate program financial planning with cost estimating methods.
• Support cradle-to-grave automotive programs from concept to launch and stabilization.

Skills

Automotive PM

Plastics expertise

Exterior lighting

Budget management

Resource planning

Purchasing knowledge

Customer interface

GM experience

MS Project

Tier1 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Actalent in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Program Manager for Automotive Plastics and Lighting. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and coordinate program timing from initial sourcing through plant launch, with a strong customer interface and deep plastics/lighting expertise.

The role requires 3–5 years in automotive program management with Tier 1 suppliers, plus engineering credentials and MS Project proficiency.