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Program Manager

Magna International, Inc

Auburn Hills, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Budgeting, Business Case, Change Management, Claims Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Internet Security, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Negotiation Skills, Product Lifecycle, Production Costing, Production Management, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulations, Resource Management, Risk Management, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Auburn Hills, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago
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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.

Program Leadership & Ownership

  • Own and manage assigned programs across the full product lifecycle, including quoting, program award, development, supplier selection, launch, series production, post‑production performance, and lessons learned, in alignment with the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process.
  • Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary, cross‑functional teams to achieve program objectives related to timing, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
  • Establish, maintain, and monitor top‑level program plans, including customer milestones, internal deliverables, and resource requirements.

Customer & Stakeholder Interface

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned programs, leading all program‑related communications.
  • Build strong customer relationships and represent Magna Electronics with professionalism, accountability, and transparency.
  • Support customer acquisition activities for new programs, including preparation of quotations, business case reviews, and contract reviews for awarded business.
  • Participate in lessons‑learned analyses for both awarded and lost business opportunities.

Program Execution & Performance

  • Deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna expectations for awarded programs, with clear accountability for timing, quality, and financial performance.
  • Regularly communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to internal teams and management steering committees.
  • Coordinate and monitor program documentation, schedules, technical performance, budgets (including expenses, tooling, and capital), quality deliverables, and production readiness.
  • Proactively manage risks, implement countermeasures, and escalate issues when required.

Change, Risk & Production Management

  • Lead the global Change Management process, ensuring alignment to design, specifications, cost, and timing commitments.
  • Manage the Series Production phase, including claims management, change execution, continuous improvement initiatives, VA/VE activities, and ongoing commercial negotiations.
  • Ensure sufficient resources are planned and allocated to support quality, safety, and cybersecurity objectives.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

  • Ensure programs are executed in accordance with Magna Electronics Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable automotive standards and customer‑specific requirements, including IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity).
  • Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations and ensure all program activities are performed in a safe manner.

Authority & Decision‑Making

  • Approve internal and customer program milestones.
  • Approve program development and production costs within defined limits.
  • Approve Engineering (E) and Manufacturing (M) gate reviews.
  • Communicate and negotiate cost, timing, and scope constraints with customers and suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing.
  • Actively support and drive achievement of approved business case objectives.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience (three additional year

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/

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