Automotive Project Manager: Cross-Functional Delivery

Aptiv PLC; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance may be available

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with manufacturers

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aptiv PLC in Troy, MI is seeking a Project Manager to drive cross-functional product development for automotive electronics, from award to end-of-life.

You will manage schedules, risks, and communications with Engineering, Quality, Sales, SCM, and Manufacturing, and report status to executives. This role requires collaboration across regions and a strong focus on cost, timelines, and program success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management / program development in automotive electronics.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or equivalent experience.
• Strong customer interface and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Word.
• Excellent organization, planning and follow-up abilities.
• Strong presentation skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from award through end-of-life.
• Maintain the Overall Project Plan and conduct reviews.
• Communicate effectively with remote supervision and stakeholders.
• Lead risk management and cross-functional mitigation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Sales, SCM, Manufacturing.
• Assess critical paths, align with stakeholders, ensure execution.
• Develop customer relationships and provide regular updates.
• Prepare executive status reports and track KPIs.
• Monitor staffing, CAPEX planning, and spend.
• Foster a one-team mindset and continuous improvement.

Skills

PM experience

Automotive electronics

Customer interaction

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Word

Job description

Aptiv PLC in Troy, MI is seeking a Project Manager to drive cross-functional product development for automotive electronics, from award to end-of-life.

You will manage schedules, risks, and communications with Engineering, Quality, Sales, SCM, and Manufacturing, and report status to executives. This role requires collaboration across regions and a strong focus on cost, timelines, and program success.