Program Manager

Markent Personnel; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMP – completed or in progress

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks a Program Manager with automotive program management experience to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex programs per SOW, time, cost, and quality constraints. The role requires developing plans, managing risks, and coordinating with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities include defining scope and milestones, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring on-time launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field is required.
• 4–9 years of program/project management experience.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs per SOW, timing, cost, and quality.
• Define scope, plans, risks, and milestones with stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources across projects.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Transition ownership to manufacturing/ops post-launch.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Program Manager

*Must Have Automotive Program Management Experience*

Role Overview

Leads cross-functional teams to successfully deliver programs by meeting customer Statement of Work (SOW), timing, cost, and quality requirements. Manages projects in a matrix environment using structured processes and standard project management tools.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation & Planning

• Assess project feasibility with stakeholders using historical data and risk analysis
• Define project scope, deliverables, risks, and assumptions
• Develop comprehensive project plans (scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, resources, communication)
• Build and baseline project schedules with cross-functional alignment and leadership approval
• Lead project kick-off and establish stakeholder communication plans

Execution

• Manage cross-functional teams and allocate resources to meet project goals
• Execute project plans, ensuring alignment with quality and safety standards
• Implement change management and risk mitigation strategies
• Drive team performance through leadership, coaching, and collaboration

Monitoring & Controlling

• Track project performance against timeline, budget, and KPIs
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes using formal processes
• Identify variances, implement corrective actions, and communicate status to stakeholders
• Ensure on-time delivery through coordination with procurement and manufacturing
• Capture and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement

Project Closure

• Ensure all deliverables and launch requirements are completed
• Obtain final stakeholder acceptance of project outcomes
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and archive project documentation
• Transition program ownership to manufacturing/operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field
• 4–9 years of program/project management experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Core Skills & Expertise

• Project management (scope, cost, timing, risk, quality)
• Financial acumen and budgeting oversight
• Experience with new product launches and gated development processes
• Customer and supplier relationship management
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills

Leadership & Competencies

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communicator with stakeholders at all levels
• Self-driven with ability to manage ambiguity
• High ethical standards and commitment to safety
• Skilled in stakeholder alignment and consensus building

Work Environment

• Hands-on involvement in manufacturing and launch activities
• Ability to work on production floor and at customer locations
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs

Preferred Certification

• PMP (Project Management Professional) – completed or in progress