Global Automotive Program Lead

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI is seeking a Program Manager to lead Stellantis initiatives from concept through launch, coordinating global teams and managing budgets and schedules.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder relationships, and experience with APQP/PPAP processes, GPMS, and cross-regional collaboration to ensure on-time, on-quality program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or adjacent discipline required.
• 4 years of applicable experience in engineering, sales, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive preferred.
• Ability to travel locally, domestically & internationally.
• On-call availability and extended hours for critical events.

Responsibilities

• Develop program strategies aligned with Stellantis BU Business plan.
• Lead cross-functional program teams to ensure consistent execution and deliverables.
• Manage scope, scheduling, and budget planning for all program phases.
• Coordinate and track engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and launch activities, customer, and PCD.
• Oversee multiple complex projects with global coordination and supplier involvement.
• Ensure GPMS phase compliance and milestone reviews.
• Lead cost management and value initiatives to improve profitability.
• Drive program status updates and manage executive-level communications.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Automotive industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/business

Tools

GPMS

BEAMS

APQP

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI is seeking a Program Manager to lead Stellantis initiatives from concept through launch, coordinating global teams and managing budgets and schedules.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder relationships, and experience with APQP/PPAP processes, GPMS, and cross-regional collaboration to ensure on-time, on-quality program delivery.