Vehicle Hardware Program Manager – Cross‑Functional Leader

Manpower Group (USA); Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) seeks a Vehicle Project Manager in Foster City, CA to lead hardware projects across the full product lifecycle. You will drive schedules, risks, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, organized planning, and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment. Benefits accompany compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of project or program management experience in automotive hardware.
• Experience managing hardware lifecycle with structured change management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, Slack; PLM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle hardware projects from concept to end of life.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules with milestones and risks.
• Lead hardware change management and engineering changes.
• Facilitate program meetings and readiness assessments.
• Act as central hub between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Google Workspace

Slack

PLM systems

Job description

Manpower Group (USA) seeks a Vehicle Project Manager in Foster City, CA to lead hardware projects across the full product lifecycle. You will drive schedules, risks, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, organized planning, and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment. Benefits accompany compensation.