Senior Serial Life Cycle Program Lead

Faurecia Services Groupe; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a senior program leader to coordinate cross-functional activities across Sales, Controlling, Costing, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering. You will drive program performance, mentor a team, and represent the program to customers, ensuring change management and data continuity.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automotive design or operations, strong communication, and the ability to work in a matrix organization with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or business administration.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in design & development or industrial operations in automotive.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources are provided in time from Sales, Controlling, Costing, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering functions.
• Manage serial life program performance through KPIs like PPM, scrap, and operating margin.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of direct reports with performance reviews.
• Act as the official Faurecia/Forvia program representative to the customer.
• Apply Engineering Change Management processes and maintain program documentation.
• Organize program communication and ensure data continuity with customers, suppliers, and centers.
• Ensure adherence to Faurecia/Forvia standards, quality, HSE, safety, and regulatory policies.
• Identify continuous improvement ideas for cost reduction and efficiency.

Skills

Quality tools knowledge

Program management

Communication skills

Networking & influencing

Planning & organizing

International mindset

Education

Master's degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

Forvia is seeking a senior program leader to coordinate cross-functional activities across Sales, Controlling, Costing, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering. You will drive program performance, mentor a team, and represent the program to customers, ensuring change management and data continuity.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automotive design or operations, strong communication, and the ability to work in a matrix organization with international exposure.