Senior Automotive Programs Lead – ADAS & Connectivity

stoneridge; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoneridge is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs in Vision & Driver Assistance, Controls, and Connectivity, including post-production updates and RFQ support. You will coordinate global engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to meet targets while managing budgets and risks.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive program management, strong communication with customers, and knowledge of APQP/PPAP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of program/project management experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience managing customer-facing programs with production exposure.
• Strong understanding of automotive development processes and lifecycle.
• Knowledge in ADAS, vision systems, connectivity, or controls product development preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed project plans for programs.
• Anticipate risks and implement corrective actions to maintain program targets.
• Manage projects through development, launch, and post-production lifecycle activities.
• Drive efficient execution of engineering changes, customer updates, and feature releases.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customer program teams on assigned programs.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment on scope, timing, and deliverables.

Skills

Program execution

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Financial acumen

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/PM or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Data tracking tools

Job description

Stoneridge is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs in Vision & Driver Assistance, Controls, and Connectivity, including post-production updates and RFQ support. You will coordinate global engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to meet targets while managing budgets and risks.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive program management, strong communication with customers, and knowledge of APQP/PPAP processes.