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

Disability and life insurance

Generous PTO

Global environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement savings plan

HSAs and FSAs

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), part of the Genesis Design Center, seeks a Design Program Manager in El Segundo, CA to drive end-to-end design programs across mass-production vehicle development. You will align global partner inputs with U.S.

design teams and manage timelines, deliverables, and executive communications. You will coordinate with KyungNAM Namyang PM, plan budgets, and support designers to meet development requirements while balancing constraints and executive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Program/Project management experience.
• 5+ years of Car industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Art design.
• 1+ years of experience in Finance.
• Bilingual in English and Korean.

Responsibilities

• 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 programs.
• Coordinate 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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in art/design or 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 programs
• Coordinate 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.