Automotive Program Manager – Automotive Engineering & Manufacturing

Cross-Functional Collaboration o Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables. Program Tracking & Reporting o Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.

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Role:Automotive Program Manager Body in White (W2 Position)

Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Experience: 5+ Years

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Key Responsibilities:

• Program Tracking & Reporting o Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications. o Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence. o Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• JIRA & Confluence Administration o Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables. o Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration o Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables. o Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Communication & Reporting o Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews. o Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.

Skills Required:

• Hardware Experience, Budgets/Timing, Program Management

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.