Genesis Design Center - Sr. Design Program Manager

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums

Employer-paid disability & life

Generous PTO

Global diverse environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement planning benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Sr. Design Program Manager for its Genesis Design Center in El Segundo, CA. You will manage end-to-end design projects, align timelines with vehicle development, and coordinate across global partners while supporting executive-level decisions.

Requirements include 7+ years in program management, 5+ years in the auto industry, 3+ years in art design, and bilingual English/Korean. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program/project management.
• 5+ years automotive industry experience.
• 3+ years experience in art design.
• 1+ years experience in Finance.
• Bilingual in English and Korean.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end design projects through mass-production vehicle development.
• Establish, track, and coordinate design development timelines with schedules.
• Oversee and integrate design deliverables, issues, and updates across programs.
• Coordinate agendas, materials, and content for design executive reviews.
• Manage design-related materials and presentations for senior management.
• Identify and organize design issues requiring executive decisions.
• Support design leadership decisions with clear options.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Serve as central contact for project-related design communication.
• Draft and submit the budget with Namyang PM.

Skills

7+ years of Program/Project management

5+ years automotive industry

3+ years art design

1+ years finance

Bilingual English Korean

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in art Design, Business

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) which Genesis Design Center is part of, is currently looking for a Design Program Manager at our El Segundo, CA facility who will:

• Foster effective communication between relevant functions at Hyundai Motor Group headquarters in Korea and the U.S. Design Studio
• Closely understand requirements and requests from global partner teams and clearly communicate them to designers
• Actively support designers in identifying solutions that meet program, and development requirements
• Coordinate and integrate input across NY Design program team.
• Support alignment between design intent, development constraints, and executive-level expectations.
• Manage the product budget with the expatriate and support them.

Job description:

Genesis Design Center - Sr. Design Program Manager

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) which Genesis Design Center is part of, is currently looking for a Design Program Manager at our El Segundo, CA facility who will:

• Foster effective communication between relevant functions at Hyundai Motor Group headquarters in Korea and the U.S. Design Studio
• Closely understand requirements and requests from global partner teams and clearly communicate them to designers
• Actively support designers in identifying solutions that meet program, and development requirements
• Coordinate and integrate input across NY Design program team.
• Support alignment between design intent, development constraints, and executive-level expectations.
• Manage the product budget with the expatriate and support them.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage end-to-end design projects throughout the mass-production vehicle development process
• Establish, track, and coordinate design development timelines aligned with overall vehicle development schedules
• Oversee and integrate design deliverables, issues, and key project updates across multiple programsCoordinate agendas, materials, and content for design executive reviews and leadership reporting
• Manage design-related materials and presentation assets for senior management communication
• Identify and organize design issues requiring executive-level decision-making across projects
• Support effective and timely design leadership decisions by providing clear options and recommendations
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth design project execution
• Serve as a central point of contact for project-related design communication and coordination
• To secure the product budget, communicate with the Namyang PM and plan the budget, drafting/submit the BUA.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in art Design, Business
• Related Industry Experience Requirements:
  • 7+ years of Program/Project manager
  • 5+ years of Car industry experience
  • 3+ years of experience Art design
  • 1+ years of experience Finance
• Additional Requirements:
  • Bilingual in English and Korean

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries (commensurate with experience)
  • Range of position: $76,000.00 ~ $109,000
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

OTHER DETAILS

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.