Senior PM, Defense Vehicle Development

American Rheinmetall; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Development to lead multi-disciplinary teams through engineering development and testing phases from design to vehicle build. You will oversee cost, schedule, and data management, coordinating across program partners and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery for USG customers.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep experience in defense program management, with travel to Germany and other

Qualifications

• Must deliver large US Defense programs with complex integration.
• Experience in capture, bid contract negotiations, and planning delivery.
• Strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Direct support to Combat Vehicle Program Director and other Combat Vehicle Programs.
• Lead a team by example, ensuring adherence to process and procedures.
• Develop organizational structure to clarify responsibilities and opportunities.
• Support development of PM tools and processes.
• Contribute to capture and proposal efforts for compliant proposals.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Drive for results

Client oriented

Education

BSc in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Vehicle Technology, Systems Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

DELTek Suite (Program Management Tools)

MS Project

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Development to lead multi-disciplinary teams through engineering development and testing phases from design to vehicle build. You will oversee cost, schedule, and data management, coordinating across program partners and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery for USG customers.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep experience in defense program management, with travel to Germany and other