Program Manager-BIW

Optimal; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HYBRID / 4 days per week in office

Job summary

Optimal is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to oversee day-to-day engineering program deliverables and drive cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid office near Long Beach, CA. The role emphasizes part release tracking, material certifications, timing, and transparent program health reporting using JIRA and Confluence.

You will manage timing charts, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership reviews, coordinating across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in program or project management in a technical/manufacturing setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to translate data into clear, actionable information.

Responsibilities

• Track part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
• Develop and maintain program timing charts, dashboards, and health reports in JIRA/Confluence.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; communicate impacts to stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware experience

Budgets/Timing

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Position Description:

Program Manager - Body In White Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of engineering program deliverables. The ideal candidate will manage part release tracking, material certification status, engineering timing, and overall program health reporting. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with JIRA and Confluence to maintain accurate and transparent program documentation

Key Responsibilities

Program Tracking & Reporting

• Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
• Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.
• Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

JIRA & Confluence Administration

• Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.
• Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.

Communication & Reporting

• Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.
• Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.

Skills Required

• Hardware Experience
• Budgets/Timing
• Program Management

Experience Required

3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.

Qualifications Required

• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience Preferred

• Experience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :

HYBRID / 4 days per week in office