Senior Program Manager - Automotive Launch Lead

Cooper Standard; Northville Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee customer product development programs. You will lead a cross-functional team to meet timing, quality, finance, and product requirements across Cooper Standard and customer systems.

You will manage documentation, establish timelines, and support manufacturing activities, ensuring on-time delivery and controlled scope changes while protecting the company position. Travel to facilities or customer locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Eight years’ experience in the automotive industry or closely related field.
• Experience in at least three cross functional areas (Quality, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing and/or Sales).
• Experience managing a program from quote through launch; global or international programs a plus.
• Ability to synthesize information and drive actionable conclusions in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Leads the program team and ensures the program’s success by staffing, maintaining morale, and resolving conflicts.
• Manage and maintain program documentation and processes including SOW, Open Issues List, Timeline, and Monthly Project Reports.
• Establish program timelines with internal and external targets and deliverables to support a successful launch.
• Support Manufacturing Team in production builds, plant reviews, and production preparation activities.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities to ensure program team alignment with launch efforts.
• Achieve all internal and external financial targets and on-time delivery of deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Collaboration

Facilitation

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MBA/MS/MA/PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cooper Standard is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee customer product development programs. You will lead a cross-functional team to meet timing, quality, finance, and product requirements across Cooper Standard and customer systems.

You will manage documentation, establish timelines, and support manufacturing activities, ensuring on-time delivery and controlled scope changes while protecting the company position. Travel to facilities or customer locations may be required.