Automotive Tech & Project Leader

Brio Energy

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Leggett Dynamics, a Leggett & Platt business, seeks a Technology & Project Manager to drive development and delivery of innovative automotive technology solutions for global customers. You will bridge customers, engineering, and business teams to align market needs with product initiatives.

Ideal candidates combine technical depth, commercial acumen, and strong leadership to guide strategy, program execution, and customer engagement across international teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 10 years in automotive technical customer-facing roles.
  • Strong knowledge of mechatronic technologies and product development processes.
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to translate customer needs into effective technical and commercial solutions.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
  • Global mindset with ability to work across international teams and cultures.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM and Tier-1 customers.
  • Translate client requirements into actionable technical and business inputs.
  • Lead cross-functional development programs from concept through launch.
  • Influence product strategy and roadmap discussions.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on schedule with risk management and governance.

Skills

Relationship-building
Communication
Influencing
Presentation skills
Global mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
MBA (preferred)

Job description

Leggett Dynamics, a Leggett & Platt business, seeks a Technology & Project Manager to drive development and delivery of innovative automotive technology solutions for global customers. You will bridge customers, engineering, and business teams to align market needs with product initiatives.

Ideal candidates combine technical depth, commercial acumen, and strong leadership to guide strategy, program execution, and customer engagement across international teams.

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