Manager of Program Managers

Autoliv United States; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition awards

Company events

University discount options

Job summary

Autoliv United States seeks a Manager of Program Managers focusing on Seatbelts. You will lead a team of program analysts, mentor project managers, and ensure deliveries align with program timing and budget.

The role requires experience across automotive PM management, external customer interfaces, and travel. Strong communication, financial discipline, and continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or similar field.
• 5+ years’ Manager of Project Management leadership experience.
• 10 years of automotive PM management experience.
• Experience with Japanese OEMs (Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of program analysts to drive performance.
• Grow / coach / develop project managers to foster a culture of ‘protect the projects’ and know our financials.
• Ensure department delivers on program timing and maintains high event quality.
• Drive team to meet/exceed Project Financial Targets and follow the “know your numbers” culture.
• Communicate with internal and external groups to meet objectives.
• Develop and track the annual department budget.
• Understand customer vehicle development systems and provide staff training.
• Support manufacturing with information and on-site presence for manufacturability.
• Support on-site customer meetings to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain designs for performance and cost reduction.
• Interface with Customer Management to resolve issues at program level.
• Champion Project Management Policy Deployment topics.
• Ensure company interests are maintained in all activities.
• Exhibit boundaryless behavior around securing new business and launch excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Program management

Customer focus

Communication

Travel readiness

Microsoft Project

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Manager of Program Managers

Autoliv is currently looking to fill the role of a Manager of Program Managers focusing on Seatbelts.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of program analysts, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to drive exceptional performance

• Grow / coach / develop project managers to foster a culture of “protect the projects” mindset, know our financials, and drive accountability and follow up throughout the organization.

• Ensure the department is meeting the internal and external deliverables as required by the program timing schedules, and that the quality of the events is high. Escalate properly with timely communication – recover red projects

• Drive team to meet or exceed Project Financial Targets, and ensure Project Managers follow the “know your numbers” financial culture.

• Communicate with internal and external groups to meet objectives.

• Develop and track annual department budget, and ensure it stays on track.

• Understand the customer(s) vehicle development system and engineering support systems (also ensure staff is trained as required in these systems).

• Support the manufacturing organization with information and on-site presence to ensure manufacturability and performance.

• Support the customer for on-site meetings as required to assure satisfaction.

• Support on-going maintenance of the designs for performance and cost reduction activity.

• Interface with Customer Management to drive resolution to issues which are not being resolved at the program level.

• Be a champion for certain Project Management Policy Deployment topics.

• Ensure that the company interests are maintained in all activities.

• Exhibit boundaryless behavior particularly around securing new business and ensuring continued launch excellence for current programs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or similar applicable area

• 5+ years’ Manager of Project Management leadership experience with excellent track record in product development and launch skills

• 10 years of automotive PM Management experience

• Restraints experience is considered a plus.

• Japanese OEM experience (Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan)

• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers globally.

• Previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with ability to provide Plant and Customer support.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project

• Responsive and customer-focused with a demonstrated use of professional judgment.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Results-oriented with ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment prioritizing tasks and decisions in a timely manner.

• Detailed-oriented with strong technical and analytical skills with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

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What’s in it for you:

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards, company events, university discount options and many more perks.

Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.