Engineering Programs Manager - Operations & Delivery

EDAG Mexico; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Mexico is seeking a Program Manager for Engineering Operations to lead tracking of part releases, changes, and certifications. You will develop program timing charts, dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence, while coordinating with engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field, with 3+ years in program management in technical environments, knowledge of Agile or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.
• Knowledge of JIRA or Confluence
• English (C1-C2)
• 1 year contract

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
• Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.
• Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.
• Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.
• Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

EDAG Mexico is seeking a Program Manager for Engineering Operations to lead tracking of part releases, changes, and certifications. You will develop program timing charts, dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence, while coordinating with engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field, with 3+ years in program management in technical environments, knowledge of Agile or