Program Manager

Colonial Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Troy, MI is seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and launch of automotive exterior plastics projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams from RFQ through Gate 6, manage budgets, cash flow, and risk, and ensure alignment with customer expectations and company strategy.

In this role, you will build strong customer relationships, drive profitability, monitor program performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years in automotive industry.
• 3–5 years experience in a Program Management role.
• Negotiation skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to become a preferred partner.
• Own program financials from RFQ through Gate 6 and drive profitability.
• Manage program cashflow and keep team aligned to schedule and targets.
• Initiate continuous improvement opportunities with customers to drive efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams from initiation to completion with clear stakeholder communication.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Multi-project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Program Manager in our Troy, MI facility!

The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the development and launching of automotive exterior plastics, ensuring alignment with company vision and customer expectations. This role involves strategic planning, risk management, budget oversight, cashflow forecasting, and effective communication with all key stakeholders.

What you Will do in Your Role

Customer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships with customers, ensuring open communication and early identification and escalation of issues. Strive to be considered a "Preferred Partner" by customers, creating value in their system and understanding downstream risks.

Project Performance/Profitability:

• Owner of Program Financials from RFQ through Gate 6. Encourage Cross Functional Team to strive for incremental increases in profitability and drive team focus on key opportunities that can influence business stability.
• Manage Program Cashflow – Ensure that the team is aligned to the schedule and targets and drive activities accordingly. Escalate issues that put the cash forecast schedule at risk.
• Initiate continuous improvement opportunities and service strategies with the customers that help drive efficiency improvements to our plants.
• Understand and address actions from customers that decrease or destroy value for RESRG Automotive. Optimize process interactions and identify ways to reduce non-value add work.

Risk Management & Problem Solving:

• Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges to minimize impact on program delivery.

Leadership and Communication:

• Lead the coordination of multiple related projects, often involving cross-functional teams, from initiation to completion.
• Maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and customers.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5-7 years in automotive industry
• 3-5 years experience in a Program Management role
• Negotiation skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with interior or exterior trim in automotive
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

This role is not eligible for sponsorship

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. thinking skills