Senior Program Manager – Engineering Launch & Delivery

Freudenberg; Cleveland (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Cleveland, GA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects, manage milestones, and coordinate with suppliers for new business development and design changes.

The role emphasizes on-time launches, budget control, and close customer interface. A Bachelor's degree is required, with strong English skills and opportunities for growth within a global provider.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Advanced degree or compensating years of experience considered.
• Professional-level English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offers guidance, provides project milestones, communications, and facilitation to cross-functional team for engineering projects.
• Tracks, monitors, and manages projects through the Product Life Cycle using relevant methodologies.
• Manages internal and external supplier relationships to ensure milestones stay within defined budget.
• Collects prototype submissions and new launch production documentation from internal and external suppliers.
• Vets customer prototype and production submissions through the Quality department.
• Coordinates with Product Engineering, Quality, and Metrology during prototype kick-off to determine equipment measurements, techniques, and product layout.
• Identifies and manages the resolution of deviations from the quote/contract or defined project agreement, while determining risks.
• Ensures the product is launched on-time, at or under budget, and with consideration to material cost.
• Serves as primary interface to the customer, with support from the cross-functional team, through providing updates and tracking reports.
• Communicates variances in project budgets, plans, and schedules with Product Marketing and Management.

Skills

English language

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Freudenberg in Cleveland, GA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects, manage milestones, and coordinate with suppliers for new business development and design changes.

The role emphasizes on-time launches, budget control, and close customer interface. A Bachelor's degree is required, with strong English skills and opportunities for growth within a global provider.