Project Manager

Manpower Group (USA); Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) seeks a Vehicle Project Manager in Foster City, CA to lead hardware projects across the full product lifecycle. You will drive schedules, risks, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, organized planning, and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment. Benefits accompany compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of project or program management experience in automotive hardware.
• Experience managing hardware lifecycle with structured change management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, Slack; PLM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle hardware projects from concept to end of life.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules with milestones and risks.
• Lead hardware change management and engineering changes.
• Facilitate program meetings and readiness assessments.
• Act as central hub between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Google Workspace

Slack

PLM systems

Job description

Our client, a leader in vehicle development and engineering, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. As a Project Manager, you will be part of the Vehicle Program Management department supporting cross-functional teams involved in hardware engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range:$75-$80/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Manage vehicle hardware projects and deliverables throughout the entire product life cycle, from concept to end of life.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, dependencies, and risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead change management activities for hardware systems, including assessing impacts and driving engineering changes through approval and implementation processes.
• Facilitate program meetings, milestone reviews, and readiness assessments, ensuring clear decision-making and follow-through.
• Act as a central communication hub between engineering, operations, and stakeholders, streamlining information flow and surfacing escalations.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automotive, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of project or program management experience in automotive hardware or hardware systems development.
• Experience managing products through the hardware lifecycle, including applying structured change management processes.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, and Slack; experience with PLM systems is a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on innovative vehicle hardware projects with high visibility.
• Collaborate with diverse and talented teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Develop your project management skills in a dynamic environment focused on cutting‑edge technology.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts the future of vehicle development.
• Join a company committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay