Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Travel Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Foster City, CA seeks a Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations to lead hardware projects across the full product life cycle. You will coordinate cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver milestones and maintain program visibility.

This temporary role requires strong planning, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication to drive projects from concept to end of life, with focus on ECR/ECO processes and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of project or program management in automotive hardware.
• Experience managing hardware lifecycle and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle hardware projects through full product life cycle.
• Own project planning: schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks.
• Lead change management for hardware systems (ECR/ECO) through approval.
• Plan and run program meetings, readiness assessments, and issue resolution.
• Act as central liaison between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Automotive hardware

Cross-functional leadership

PLM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations

• Reference Number: 412500
• Published Date: 09/23/2026
• Job Type: Temporary
• Industry: Architecture and Engineering
• Hours: Full Time

Our client, a leader in vehicle development and engineering, is seeking a Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations to join their team. As a Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations, you will be part of the Vehicle Program Management department supporting cross-functional teams involved in hardware engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and executive functions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $75-$80/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Manage vehicle hardware projects and deliverables through the full product life cycle, from concept and development through validation, production ramp, and end of life.
• Own project planning and execution: build and maintain schedules, track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks, and drive mitigation plans to closure.
• Lead change management activities for hardware systems: assess impact, coordinate cross-functional reviews, and drive engineering changes (ECR/ECO) through approval and implementation.
• Plan and facilitate program meetings, milestone checkpoints, and readiness assessments; drive decisions, capture action items, and follow through to closure.
• Serve as a central point of contact between engineering, operations, and program stakeholders, streamlining communication, surfacing escalations, and creating visibility across programs.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline) or equivalent background.
• 3+ years of project or program management experience with direct, hands-on experience in automotive hardware or hardware systems development.
• Demonstrated experience managing products through the hardware life cycle (concept, design, validation, production, end of life) and applying structured change management (ECR/ECO processes, PLM systems).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive follow-through in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on innovative vehicle hardware projects in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with diverse, talented teams across multiple functions.
• Develop your project management skills in a high-visibility role.
• Contribute to cutting-edge advancements in vehicle technology.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.