Program Manager, Automotive Exterior Plastics

RESRG Automotive; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Troy, Michigan seeks a Program Manager to oversee the development and launch of automotive exterior plastics. You will plan strategically, manage budgets and cashflow forecasting, and maintain communication with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with customer expectations.

You will build strong customer relationships, drive profitability, manage multiple projects, and coordinate cross-functional teams from initiation through completion, while maintaining clear stakeholder

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, aiming to be a "Preferred Partner" and identify downstream risks.
• Own program financials from RFQ to Gate 6; drive profitability opportunities.
• Manage program cashflow and ensure alignment to schedule and targets; escalate when forecast is at risk.
• Initiate continuous improvement opportunities and service strategies with customers.
• Address actions from customers to avoid value destruction and reduce non-value work.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges to delivery.
• Coordinate multiple related projects across cross-functional teams from initiation to completion.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders including senior management, teams, and customers.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

RESRG Automotive in Troy, Michigan seeks a Program Manager to oversee the development and launch of automotive exterior plastics. You will plan strategically, manage budgets and cashflow forecasting, and maintain communication with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with customer expectations.

You will build strong customer relationships, drive profitability, manage multiple projects, and coordinate cross-functional teams from initiation through completion, while maintaining clear stakeholder