Program Manager – Engineering Operations- Body Structures

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Inc. is looking for a Program Manager to lead Engineering Operations for Body Structures in Dearborn, MI. The role focuses on tracking progress, coordinating part releases, and managing engineering changes across teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 3+ years in program management within manufacturing or tech environments. Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence is required to drive project health and reporting.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Program Tracking & Reporting to monitor progress and milestones.
• 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 documentation and processes are consistent across teams using Confluence pages and templates.
• Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to align milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Prepare concise executive summaries and program health metrics for leadership reviews.
• Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining real-time visibility into project progress.

Skills

Program management

JIRA

Confluence

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/related)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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Program Manager – Engineering Operations- Body Structures
Dearborn, MI

EDAG Inc. is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends. We are the experts in the all-round development of complete vehicles and smart factories. Our interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitalization means that we have the crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.

Development with passion. That's us.

With an interdisciplinary team of around 9,000 experts, EDAG develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies.

This is how you will grow:

• 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

This is how you will take us forward:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• 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.

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.

Key Attributes for Success:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Proactive communicator and problem-solver