Hands-on Program Manager, Product Development (Automotive)

J.B. Poindexter & Co; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co is seeking a Program Manager in Ann Arbor, MI to lead product development programs from concept to launch. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in product development or manufacturing, strong communication skills, and technical awareness. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects with a focus on execution discipline in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with automotive or commercial vehicle sectors is preferred. This position includes responsibilities across scheduling, budget, and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Program or Project Management in product development or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing full product development lifecycles through launch.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development programs from concept through production launch.
• Own program schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and alignment across projects.
• Serve as primary customer interface for program status and issue resolution.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Technical Awareness

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

J.B. Poindexter & Co is seeking a Program Manager in Ann Arbor, MI to lead product development programs from concept to launch. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in product development or manufacturing, strong communication skills, and technical awareness. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects with a focus on execution discipline in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with automotive or commercial vehicle sectors is preferred. This position includes responsibilities across scheduling, budget, and cross-functional alignment.