Senior Automotive Program Leader

bridgestone; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding & mentorship

Training & development

CSR activities

Global work environment

Well-being programs

Job summary

Bridgestone's Firestone Airide division seeks a Program Manager to lead automotive vehicle programs from concept through production launch and post-launch support. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure alignment with customer requirements, quality, and profitability goals.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The role focuses on integrating product development with launch execution, risk management, and executive reporting in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of PM experience or equivalent.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex automotive programs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive vehicle programs from concept through production launch and post-launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and develop integrated schedules and milestones.
• Monitor program budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Serve as primary liaison between customers, leadership, and internal teams.
• Ensure APQP/PPAP readiness and launch processes.
• Drive program risk mitigation and issue resolution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Executive reporting

Budget management

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365 applications

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Bridgestone's Firestone Airide division seeks a Program Manager to lead automotive vehicle programs from concept through production launch and post-launch support. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure alignment with customer requirements, quality, and profitability goals.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The role focuses on integrating product development with launch execution, risk management, and executive reporting in a fast-paced