Program Manager

Strattec Security Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Wellness program

Volunteer opportunities

Local benefits

Job summary

Strattec Security Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier groups. You will drive program execution using APQP-based processes and manage complex automotive programs from concept through launch, while maintaining quality, schedule, and profitability targets.

The role emphasizes customer interaction, robust program documentation, and adherence to IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in business or engineering.
• 6+ years automotive or relevant program management/coordination experience.
• Automotive OEM experience desirable (Ford and GM).
• Knowledge of APQP-based, gated project management systems.
• Business and financial acumen to build profitable product lines.
• Strong customer orientation as a trusted partner.
• Results and detail-oriented; accountable for commitments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, facilities, and equipment.
• Root-cause analysis for continual improvement.
• Regional travel up to 25% during launch period.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs using APQP-based PDP gates.
• Act as ambassador when interacting with customers and deliver program services.
• Create a robust program statement of work and business plan.
• Drive team to improve schedule, profitability, and quality metrics; achieve key launch metrics.
• Lead internal and customer communication; primary program contact for customer management.
• Coordinate cross-functional information tracking and proper release in management systems.
• Hold monthly program reviews and gate reviews with leadership; escalate issues promptly.
• Achieve PM KPIs.
• Support maintaining IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 certifications.

Skills

APQP-based PM

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer orientation

Root cause analysis

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

6+ years automotive program mgmt

Job description

Program Manager

Location: Auburn Hills

Shift: First

Responsibilities

Job Overview: Reporting to the Director of Program Management, the program management team manages changes in product (new introduction or continual improvement of existing), process (innovations, business applications, ...) and strategic initiatives (localization, vertical integration, supply partnerships, new markets,...). The team applies product and business knowledge with financial acumen to advance the organizations goals for all of it's product portfolio.

The Program Manager owns directing, coordinating and communicating with all Strattec functional groups to deliver program execution excellence to all customer functional groups and platform teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of assigned programs using the APQP-based, gated Product Development Process, PDP.
• Act as an ambassador for the company as you interact with our customers and provide excellent program delivery services.
• Facilitate the creation of a robust program statement of work and associated business plan.
• Drive the program team to use product and business knowledge combined with financial acumen to continually improve the project schedule, profitability, and quality metrics. Achieve the 0-0-100-100-90 launch metric (0 safety incidents, 0 PPM, 100% on-time delivery, 100% financial goals, 90 days post start of production)

• Lead internal and customer communication to ensure all program related deliverables and expectations are met. Primary program contact for customer management, voice to the customer, and ensuring that the needs of the customer are clearly heard within the Strattec organization.

• Work cross-functionally to ensure program information is tracked and released correctly, using the proper management systems.

• Hold monthly program reviews and scheduled gate reviews with the leadership team, escalating issues effectively and in a timely manner.

• Achieve PM KPIs.
• Support maintaining IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 certification.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant professional experience, in business, engineering, product/design development.
• 6+ Years of automotive or relevant program management/coordination experience.
• Automotive OEM experience (Ford and GM - desirable).
• Knowledge of APQP-based, gated project management systems.
• Business and financial acumen to build profitable product lines.
• Strong customer orientation as a trusted, collaborative and productive partner.
• Results and detail-oriented: holds self and others accountable for commitments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, facilities, and equipment.
• Expertise in problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis for continual improvement perspective.
• Regional travel, up to 25% during launch period.

At Strattec, we're reshaping how people experience and interact with their vehicles by making access seamless, secure, and safe. In partnership with leading OEMs, we design and deliver highly engineered solutions that create the ultimate access experience for consumers.

What sets us apart is how we work and the people who make it happen. Guided by our culture pillars, Think New, Do Together, and Own It, we collaborate across disciplines and take ownership of meaningful challenges. Our people bring new ideas to life and turn ambition into impact.

If you're an integrator, problem solver, or forward thinker who wants to do work that matters, you'll find the opportunity here to grow your craft and contribute to something bigger that shapes the future of the automotive industry.

Ready to help shape the future of access? Join us at Strattec.

What We Offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work.

• Competitive compensation package, including base pay, regular salary reviews, and short-term incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility starting day one.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5 percent and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage to support you and your beneficiaries.
• Wellness program supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, plus opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
• Additional local benefits may apply depending on location or facility.

Strattec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, and age.