Global Automotive Program Manager

North Point Technology; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional commercial vehicle programs from planning through execution. You will manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, customer expectations, and Stage Gate requirements in a fast-paced, global matrixed environment.

The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure programs are on time, within budget, and meet technical and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of project or program management experience.
• Experience communicating with external customers.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of APQP and structured program-management methodologies.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Understanding of financial-analysis concepts and project-budget management.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, team-building, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to make independent decisions while maintaining stakeholder consultation and communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-level programs and support the management of larger, higher‑complexity global programs.
• Assemble cross‑functional program teams and lead the program‑planning process.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, financial baselines, and project milestones.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, and other functional teams to ensure program requirements are completed on schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules aligned with customer commitments and internal objectives.
• Organize and lead project meetings, program‑status reviews, and cross‑functional working sessions.
• Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and technical requirements for compliance with customer specifications.
• Prepare and present program‑status reports to customers, project teams, and senior management.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and drive them to resolution using structured root‑cause analysis.
• Establish and maintain an effective change‑management process for project scope, schedules, costs, and requirements.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external customers regarding project status, risks, deliverables, and program concerns.
• Determine program staffing requirements and communicate resource needs to the appropriate functional leaders.
• Provide extended support to Operations, Quality, and Engineering when program requirements exceed standard expectations.
• Schedule, prepare, facilitate, and document Stage Gate reviews.
• Conduct Stage Gate reviews with senior management and ensure required actions are completed.
• Maintain clear project documentation, action‑item tracking, and stakeholder communication throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

External customers

Cross-functional teams

APQP

Schedule management

Budget management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

MS Project

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional commercial vehicle programs from planning through execution. You will manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, customer expectations, and Stage Gate requirements in a fast-paced, global matrixed environment.

The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure programs are on time, within budget, and meet technical and quality standards.