Program Manager

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Part time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Program Manager (Automotive) in Fountain Valley, CA to support OEM accessory and product development programs from planning through launch.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to manage timelines, track deliverables, identify risks, and drive successful project execution in a 6-month temporary engagement. On-site work, Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00, with collaboration across engineering, supply chain, quality, and marketing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track multiple product development and accessory programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, quality, and marketing.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
• Lead project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and executive-level project summaries.
• Support process improvement initiatives and project management best practices.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Salary: USD30 - USD40 per hour

Job Title: Program Manager (Automotive)

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Temporary (Approx. 6 months)

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00-5:00

Our automotive client is seeking a Program Manager to support OEM accessory and product development programs from planning through launch. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to manage timelines, track deliverables, identify risks, and ensure successful project execution.

What You'll Do

• Manage and track multiple product development and accessory programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, quality, and marketing.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
• Lead project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and executive-level project summaries.
• Support process improvement initiatives and project management best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management, program management, or related experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

We Are Especially Interested in Candidates Who Have At Least TWO of the Following:

• Experience using Monday.com

Preferred

• Automotive industry experience.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with product lifecycle management.
• Korean language skills are a plus.