Program Manager

Saelens-Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Saelens-Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Program Manager to lead customer programs from concept to production, coordinating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and sales.

You will manage schedules, track risks, communicate status, and drive successful product launches while building lasting customer relationships and contributing to profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, project management, program management, engineering, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and product launches.
• APQP, PPAP, or automotive industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer programs.
• Lead customer programs from award through production and ongoing lifecycle management.
• Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure successful execution.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, and customer deliverables.
• Track risks, resolve issues, and communicate project status.
• Support product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, timing, and profitability.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships through responsive communication and proactive problem solving.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional leadership

Customer relationship skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

About this position

Description:

Program Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job Type: Full-time on-site

Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about leading projects, building customer relationships, and driving successful product launches? We're looking for a highly organized and customer-focused Program Manager to oversee key customer programs from launch through production.

In this role, you'll work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule, meet quality expectations, and achieve business objectives. If you enjoy solving problems, coordinating teams, and making a direct impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer programs.
• Lead customer programs from award through production and ongoing lifecycle management.
• Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure successful execution.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, and customer deliverables.
• Track risks, resolve issues, and communicate project status.
• Support product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, timing, and profitability.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships through responsive communication and proactive problem solving.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, project management, program management, engineering, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and product launches.
• APQP, PPAP, or automotive industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead exciting customer programs from concept through production.
• Work with talented cross-functional teams.
• Build strong customer partnerships.
• Influence company growth and customer satisfaction.
• Gain exposure to engineering, operations, quality, and commercial strategy.
• Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Program Managers consistently deliver projects on time, communicate effectively with customers and internal teams, proactively resolve issues, and help build long-term customer partnerships while supporting profitable business growth.

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork, accountability, and customer focus are valued, we'd love to meet you.