Senior Program Manager — Autonomous Vehicle Programs

Socket.dev; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead high-velocity tactical programs for robotic and autonomous wheeled vehicle systems for the U.S. Armed Forces.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and business development to deliver on schedule and within budget. As the Tactical Programs leader, you will drive risk management, cost control, and performance, while partnering with subcontractors, suppliers, and government customers to field

Qualifications

• Effective communication with all levels of management and staff.
• Strategic thinking and decisive judgment for overseas collaboration.
• Leadership to motivate teams and manage cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Direct support to the Tactical Programs Director.
• End-to-end management of autonomous/wheeled vehicle contracts.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and business operations.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers performance.
• Engage with U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and other service branches.
• Oversee rapid prototyping, testing, and fielding within compressed timelines.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Client Oriented

Drive for Results

Strategic Thinking

Education

BSc in Engineering or related

Tools

Earned Value Management

DELTek Suite

MS Project

SAP

Job description

American Rheinmetall seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead high-velocity tactical programs for robotic and autonomous wheeled vehicle systems for the U.S. Armed Forces.

You will coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and business development to deliver on schedule and within budget. As the Tactical Programs leader, you will drive risk management, cost control, and performance, while partnering with subcontractors, suppliers, and government customers to field