Defense Programs Lead

Rheinmetall; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI leads in defense vehicle programs and complex portfolios. The role focuses on delivering critical programs, maturing tools and processes, and coordinating with multi-national teams to ensure successful outcomes.

The position requires PMP certification, 5+ years of defense program delivery, and strong stakeholder management; travel to Germany and other sites is possible as needed. Collaborative leadership and process discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in business, engineering or equivalent.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years delivering large US Defense programs, vehicle domain.
• Experience in multi-national, multi-organizational environment.
• Experience with program management tools: EVM, DELTEK, MS Project, SAP.
• Strong budget, risk management and cross-department coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct support to all communicated programs.
• Oversee a large portfolio of internal investment projects.
• Develop and mature AR program management tools and processes.
• Lead proposal development to ensure compliant and winning bids.
• Lead a team by example, ensuring adherence to all processes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to optimize performance and navigate political dimensions.
• Support delivery and control of large-scale projects.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and portfolio.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Director, Programs or delegate.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc/BA in Business Administration or Engineering

PMP (PMI)

Tools

MS Project

DELTEK Suite

Earned Value Management (EVM)

SAP

Job description

American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI leads in defense vehicle programs and complex portfolios. The role focuses on delivering critical programs, maturing tools and processes, and coordinating with multi-national teams to ensure successful outcomes.

The position requires PMP certification, 5+ years of defense program delivery, and strong stakeholder management; travel to Germany and other sites is possible as needed. Collaborative leadership and process discipline are essential.