Senior Program Manager - Automotive Projects Lead

Autoliv United States; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition awards

Company events

University discount options

Job summary

Autoliv United States seeks a Manager of Program Managers focusing on Seatbelts. You will lead a team of program analysts, mentor project managers, and ensure deliveries align with program timing and budget.

The role requires experience across automotive PM management, external customer interfaces, and travel. Strong communication, financial discipline, and continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or similar field.
• 5+ years’ Manager of Project Management leadership experience.
• 10 years of automotive PM management experience.
• Experience with Japanese OEMs (Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of program analysts to drive performance.
• Grow / coach / develop project managers to foster a culture of ‘protect the projects’ and know our financials.
• Ensure department delivers on program timing and maintains high event quality.
• Drive team to meet/exceed Project Financial Targets and follow the “know your numbers” culture.
• Communicate with internal and external groups to meet objectives.
• Develop and track the annual department budget.
• Understand customer vehicle development systems and provide staff training.
• Support manufacturing with information and on-site presence for manufacturability.
• Support on-site customer meetings to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain designs for performance and cost reduction.
• Interface with Customer Management to resolve issues at program level.
• Champion Project Management Policy Deployment topics.
• Ensure company interests are maintained in all activities.
• Exhibit boundaryless behavior around securing new business and launch excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Program management

Customer focus

Communication

Travel readiness

Microsoft Project

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Autoliv United States seeks a Manager of Program Managers focusing on Seatbelts. You will lead a team of program analysts, mentor project managers, and ensure deliveries align with program timing and budget.

The role requires experience across automotive PM management, external customer interfaces, and travel. Strong communication, financial discipline, and continuous improvement are essential.