Senior Program Manager: Transit Product Launch

GILLIG; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

GILLIG in Livermore, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex product development and improvement programs from concept through production. You will coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of transit buses that meet customer, regulatory, and financial objectives.

As the primary accountable leader, you will develop integrated plans, manage risks, report progress to executives, and drive readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex product development or cross-functional programs.
• Experience in structured product development environments (phase-gate / APQP).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver development programs on time, on budget, and on specification.
• Serve as the single accountable leader for program execution and communication.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive planning, organization, and monitoring of cross-functional activities across the lifecycle.
• Track program performance related to schedule, cost, scope, quality, and risk.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

ERP/PLM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related technical discipline

Job description

GILLIG in Livermore, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex product development and improvement programs from concept through production. You will coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of transit buses that meet customer, regulatory, and financial objectives.

As the primary accountable leader, you will develop integrated plans, manage risks, report progress to executives, and drive readiness