Automotive Programs Lead: Customer & Cross‑Functional

8574 Laird Technologies Inc (Us); Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an experienced Customer Program Manager – Automotive to lead cross‑functional teams through the development and launch of automotive products. You will drive milestones, manage priorities, and ensure programs meet customer, quality, safety, and business requirements.

You will serve as the primary commercial interface with customers, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to move products from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional technical or engineering teams.
• Understanding of the processes and functional relationships required to move a product from design and development into production.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project milestones, competing priorities, schedules, and cost targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common business and project‑management software.
• Ability to support collaboration with domestic and international teams across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and manage program plans, milestones, priorities, and deliverables.
• Lead cross‑functional product development and project teams involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and other functions to ensure program requirements are achieved.
• Drive programs from product development through production and launch.
• Monitor program schedules, risks, dependencies, and overall execution.
• Manage program cost targets established by senior leadership.
• Set priorities and provide direction across multiple concurrent projects or programs.
• Serve as the primary commercial interface with customers throughout the program lifecycle.
• Facilitate program reviews, cross‑functional meetings, and customer communications.
• Identify potential program risks and coordinate actions to keep projects on schedule and aligned with customer expectations.
• Ensure activities comply with established quality and safety systems and standards.
• Coordinate effectively with domestic and international stakeholders across multiple time zones.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

PM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales or related field

Tools

Project-management software

Job description

Qnity is seeking an experienced Customer Program Manager – Automotive to lead cross‑functional teams through the development and launch of automotive products. You will drive milestones, manage priorities, and ensure programs meet customer, quality, safety, and business requirements.

You will serve as the primary commercial interface with customers, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to move products from concept to production.