Senior Director of Program Management - Chassis Launch

Blue Bird Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

401k matching

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Sr Director of Project Management to lead the end-to-end PMO for the Chassis Business Unit as the company advances the next generation medium-duty F53/F59 stripped chassis.

This leader will translate strategic opportunity into an integrated operating plan delivering a successful launch on time, on budget, with product and people continuity, competitive price, delivery, and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, cross-functional programs with executive-level visibility.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage program budgets.
• Proven stakeholder management and governance discipline.
• Experience in commercial vehicles or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated program management structure across design, procurement, manufacturing, sales, marketing, service, dealer readiness, IT infrastructure, customer continuity, and business launch readiness.
• Own the overall master project plan, governance cadence, milestone discipline, risk register, escalation process, KPI dashboard, and cross-functional decision-making forum.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with Ford, Detroit Chassis Products, Body Builders internal leaders, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, legal, HR, sales, IT, service, and dealer network stakeholders.
• Drive launch readiness for Q1 2028 production, including backlog readiness, product continuity, quality expectations, chassis-related certification, and customer transition plans.
• Establish and monitor with finance a mechanism to manage product costs throughout development to ensure acceptable returns.
• Coordinate all project workstreams to protect budget commitments, capital investment plans, resource allocation, and profitability.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, supply chain, or a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Blue Bird Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Sr Director of Project Management to lead the end-to-end PMO for the Chassis Business Unit as the company advances the next generation medium-duty F53/F59 stripped chassis.

This leader will translate strategic opportunity into an integrated operating plan delivering a successful launch on time, on budget, with product and people continuity, competitive price, delivery, and quality.