Automotive TPM — General Assembly Lead

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Technical Program Manager for the General Assembly to lead strategic and operational initiatives, focusing on budget forecasting, ERP, digital tools, training programs, and long‑term planning. This role is based at our Manufacturing Facility in Warsaw, Indiana, with cross‑functional collaboration across teams in Troy, MI.

You will oversee milestones, coordinate with engineering, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement to ensure timely, within-budget delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required or preferred for advanced studies.
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management roles, with automotive manufacturing background, especially general assembly.
• Certifications: PMP, Six Sigma or equivalent are helpful.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Expertise in data visualization, KPI tracking, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop and run program schedules, identify risks, and communicate goals to partners.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and set up a process to keep others updated on results.
• Regularly communicate with senior management on project status.
• Coordinate with engineering managers to estimate work, define milestones, and allocate resources.
• Monitor and report program status to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize efficiency and quality.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data visualization

KPI tracking

Executive reporting

Problem solving

Budget forecasting

ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Advanced degree

Job description

Slate is seeking a Technical Program Manager for the General Assembly to lead strategic and operational initiatives, focusing on budget forecasting, ERP, digital tools, training programs, and long‑term planning. This role is based at our Manufacturing Facility in Warsaw, Indiana, with cross‑functional collaboration across teams in Troy, MI.

You will oversee milestones, coordinate with engineering, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement to ensure timely, within-budget delivery and