PMO - Program Manager

EQI Ltd.; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EQI Ltd. seeks a Program Manager to lead the development of awarded business into production sales, coordinating Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Account Management to meet customer commitments.

You will establish program cadences, provide single-point contact for customers, manage budgets and risks, and drive continuous improvement of APQP processes and launches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Program/Project Management or related cross-functional roles.
• Strong ability to navigate EQI’s project management toolkit, RFQ, and ERP systems.
• Proven ability to lead complex, global programs and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5–20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned programs from customer award through post-SOP readiness to ensure on-time delivery, budget, and quality.
• Drive execution by coordinating across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Account Management.
• Provide clear visibility of program status, risks, and action plans to leadership.
• Support RFQ and award transitions with schedule, feasibility, and risk input.
• Mentor and model program leadership behaviors and continuously improve APQP processes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Business

Tools

ERP systems

APQP framework

RFQ process

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for leading the development of awarded business into realized production sales. This role provides leadership to cross-functional teams launching new product, coordinating Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Account Management to meet customer commitments while driving urgency, accountability, and proactive communication. This role also interfaces directly with suppliers and customers to build relationships that benefit future opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Manage assigned programs with urgency, from customer award through post-SOP production readiness to meet targets for on-time delivery, budget, and quality.
• Drive execution by leading teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Account Management. Partner with all functions to make decisions, assign actions, and escape as help is needed.
• Understand and prioritize the financial impact of launches with the largest impact to EQI’s growth, and allocate resources appropriately to meet those goals.
• Manage project budgets to achieve profitability targets for development and tooling costs, as well as post-SOP “as launched” margin reviews.
• Establish and lead structured program cadences, including internal reviews and well-maintained and proactive customer updates.
• Provide the single point of contact for customers throughout the program lifecycle
• Follow and continually improve the APQP Gate framework to drive accountability of resources and quality of results.
• Identify risks early, develop options, drive mitigation actions, and escape when required.
• Provide clear visibility of program status, risks, and action plans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Clearly communicate across the organization, with suppliers, and directly with customers.
• Support RFQ and award transitions by providing schedule, feasibility, and risk input.
• Mentor and model strong program leadership behaviors across the organization.
• Continuously improve and develop the APQP process and other business processes directly and indirectly related to program launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or related cross-functional leadership roles.
• Strong ability to navigate, leverage, and continuously improve EQI’s toolkit of project management, RFQ, and ERP systems.
• Proven ability to lead complex, global programs and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5–20%) and support global team schedules

Preferred Skills

• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM).
• Experience supporting manufactured products or global supply chains.
• Working knowledge of metal components, machining, or casting processes sufficient to assess risk and readiness.
• Familiarity with supplier quality systems and production launch concepts.