Program Manager - Body In White

Bartech Staffing; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to oversee day-to-day engineering program deliverables, including part release tracking, material certification status, and program health reporting. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strong proficiency in JIRA and Confluence for transparent documentation.

Responsibilities include tracking, dashboards, and leadership-facing summaries, with a preference for candidates familiar with engineering development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information.

Responsibilities

• Program Tracking & Reporting: Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
• JIRA & Confluence Administration: Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.

Skills

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 3 years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• 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

Hybrid position; 4 days per week in office required.

Equal opportunity statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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