Program Manager-Body Systems

EDAG Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Group in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Program Manager for Body Systems to lead program tracking, reporting, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. This 12-month contract role emphasizes timely part releases, engineering changes, and PLM processes to ensure milestones are met.

You will develop timing charts, dashboards, and health reports, communicate risks with mitigation plans, and provide data-driven insights to leadership using JIRA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management in technical/manufacturing environments.
• Experience in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with part release processes, PLM systems, and engineering change management.

Responsibilities

• Program tracking and reporting.
• Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
• Develop program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.
• Identify risks, delays, and dependencies and communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards for engineering deliverables.
• Ensure documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.
• Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing to align milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Prepare executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.
• Support data-driven decision-making with real-time project visibility.

Skills

Program management

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You’ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a PROGRAM MANAGER-BODY SYSTEMS.

DESCRIPTION

• 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.
• 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 milestonesand 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

• Bachelor's degree inEngineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of JIRA or Confluence
• English (C1-C2)
• 12 months contract

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