Senior Automotive Program & Customer Leadership

Autoliv; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Recognition awards

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking an experienced automotive leader to guide a team of Program Managers responsible for launching and sustaining customer programs with leading global OEMs. This is a people leadership role focusing on building strong customer relationships, managing multiple programs, and driving profitability across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive program management and 5+ years in leadership, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of automotive program management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Program Managers, Project Managers, or customer-facing teams.
• Proven experience leading product development and launch programs within the automotive industry.
• Strong financial, customer management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience supporting Japanese OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru) is highly desirable.
• Restraints or automotive safety systems experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers.
• Oversee multiple customer programs, ensuring timing, cost, quality, and financial objectives are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with OEM customers and serve as the escalation point for critical program issues.
• Drive launch readiness and support manufacturing operations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own program financial performance, profitability, and risk management activities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across global regions to ensure alignment, timely decision-making, and successful program execution.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Customer management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Autoliv is seeking an experienced automotive leader to guide a team of Program Managers responsible for launching and sustaining customer programs with leading global OEMs. This is a people leadership role focusing on building strong customer relationships, managing multiple programs, and driving profitability across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive program management and 5+ years in leadership, with travel as needed.