Senior Project Manager: Remote Auto Programs

Autoliv United States; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work options

Recognition awards

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv United States is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead all phases of program development and coordinate cross-functional teams across departments and customer organizations. You will oversee scope, timing, budgets, and profitability targets, while driving schedules and launch readiness under the APDS framework.

You will Interface with customers, provide updates, support design reviews, and manage risks. English proficiency is essential; additional Spanish or German skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience leading or participating in automotive product launches within a cross-functional project environment.
• Strong project management and engineering background with the ability to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and project financials.
• Proven problem-solving, organizational, and influential leadership skills with the ability to drive results across diverse teams.
• Advanced English communication skills required; Spanish and/or German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product and process development, ensuring successful project execution and program launches.
• Manage project scope, timing, budget, deliverables, and profitability targets while driving accountability across the project team.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and program management functions to achieve customer and internal milestones.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers, providing project updates, supporting design reviews, and resolving program-related issues.
• Drive project execution in accordance with the Autoliv Product Development System (APDS), maintaining project schedules, risk management activities, and launch readiness.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering background

Budget management

Problem-solving

English communication

Spanish/German language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering)

Job description

Autoliv United States is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead all phases of program development and coordinate cross-functional teams across departments and customer organizations. You will oversee scope, timing, budgets, and profitability targets, while driving schedules and launch readiness under the APDS framework.

You will Interface with customers, provide updates, support design reviews, and manage risks. English proficiency is essential; additional Spanish or German skills are a plus.