Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Vehicle Project Manager for a leading vehicle development team in Foster City, CA, to drive hardware programs from concept through end of life. You will coordinate cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years in automotive hardware project management, with strong planning, risk tracking, and change-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of project or program management in automotive hardware or hardware systems development.
• Experience managing products through the hardware lifecycle, including structured change management.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, and Slack; PLM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle hardware projects from concept to end of life.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules; track milestones, dependencies and risks.
• Lead change management activities for hardware systems through approval processes.
• Facilitate program meetings, milestone reviews and readiness assessments.
• Act as a central communication hub between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Hardware lifecycle

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Jira

Confluence

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
• Dental Plan
• 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
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Equal Employment Opportunity

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.