Project Quality Manager
Stellantis
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Job summary
Stellantis is seeking a Manager, Program Quality Management to lead a team of quality professionals across full product lifecycles. You will drive governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve program timing, cost, scope, and customer satisfaction targets.
You will provide strategic direction for quality planning, APQP/PPAP execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Vehicle Program
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years automotive quality experience including program quality, launch quality, product development, or manufacturing quality.
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and quality systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading quality strategy and governance within complex vehicle programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Program Quality Managers and Engineers for vehicle programs.
- Drive quality governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet timing, cost, scope, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Direct APQP/PPAP execution and ensure quality planning from concept to six months post-SOP.
- Oversee quality planning, launch readiness, and corrective action across programs.
- Lead cross-functional quality reviews and escalation processes with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Suppliers.
- Provide executives with performance data, KPIs, risks, and corrective action status.
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Job description
The Manager, Program Quality Management is responsible for leading a team of Program Quality professionals and ensuring the successful execution of quality objectives across the full product lifecycle, from concept development through launch and post-launch support. This leader serves as the primary quality representative within the Program Management organization, driving quality governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve program timing, cost, scope, and customer satisfaction objectives.
The Manager provides strategic direction, talent development, and operational oversight for quality planning, APQP/PPAP execution, issue resolution, launch readiness, and continuous improvement activities. The role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Vehicle Program teams to ensure the delivery of products that meet Stellantis quality standards and customer expectations.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Program Quality Managers and Engineers responsible for assigned vehicle programs and systems.
- Establish team objectives, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with organizational quality goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
- Provide guidance and support for the resolution of complex quality concerns, risks, and escalations.
- Serve as the senior quality leader within the Program Management structure, ensuring alignment of quality deliverables with program timing, cost, and scope targets.
- Drive program governance processes including milestone reviews, management reporting, issue escalation, and executive communications.
- Ensure quality risks, issues, and corrective actions are properly identified, documented, tracked, and resolved.
- Oversee development and execution of integrated program quality plans across all assigned programs.
- Direct quality planning activities from concept through six months post-SOP.
- Ensure effective implementation of APQP and PPAP requirements across product systems and vehicle programs.
- Establish and monitor quality targets, customer satisfaction metrics, launch objectives, and risk mitigation plans.
- Drive quality convergence activities and ensure readiness for program milestones and launch events.
- Act as the primary quality interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Vehicle Program leadership.
- Lead cross-functional quality reviews to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely decision-making.
- Influence organizational priorities and drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Champion structured problem-solving methodologies to address quality concerns and drive sustainable corrective actions.
- Oversee enterprise-level quality risk identification, containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Ensure program deviations and mandatory compliance requirements are appropriately managed and approved.
- Drive lessons-learned processes and ensure best practices are incorporated into future programs.
- Escalate significant program risks and quality concerns to senior leadership with appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Ensure achievement of launch quality targets across vehicle programs and secondary program activities.
- Lead early warning systems and launch monitoring processes to proactively address emerging concerns.
- Drive improvements in customer quality performance, warranty reduction, and satisfaction metrics.
- Support industrialization and plant quality assessments to ensure production readiness and successful launches.
- Provide executive-level reporting on program quality performance, KPIs, risks, and corrective action status.
- Support business reviews through data-driven analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations.
- Balance quality, cost, timing, and customer requirements while enabling informed program decisions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive automotive quality experience, including program quality, launch quality, product development, or manufacturing quality
- Strong knowledge of Program Management disciplines, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and quality systems
- Demonstrated experience leading quality strategy and governance within complex vehicle development programs
- Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while balancing competing business priorities
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Business Administration, or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP), ASQ Certification, or equivalent quality certification
- Experience supporting global vehicle platforms and launch programs
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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