A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, program management, or another related field is required.
At least five years of Program Management experience in the Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing industry is required.
At least two years of experience with Body-in-White applications, such as doors, hoods, and fenders, and stamping press tools is required.
Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools and software is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
Ability and willingness to work any shift as needed to meet business requirements is required.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
Develop project timing plans; lead, track, and report progress against plans and budgets, and develop solutions to address gaps.
Champion daily activities necessary to meet overall program objectives, focusing on process within project definition and engineering cycles.
Schedule and lead program meetings to report project status and ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Support prototype builds, testing, and validation to meet project timing and delivery requirements.
Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks, and drive engineering discussions and decisions on critical parameters.
Communicate status to the project team and upper management, implementing an escalation process when additional support is needed to achieve project goals.
Follow ISO/TS, OSHA/MIOSHA, safety, environmental, department, and corporate procedures and policies.
Desired Qualifications
Project Management certification is highly preferred.
About us
LAEPPLE Automotive is a leading supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in high-quality components and systems for body components manufacturing. Our innovative technologies and efficient production processes set benchmarks in the industry. To grow our team in Detroit, we are seeking an effective and experienced Program Manager to oversee, lead and coordinate company projects and commercial programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Program Management for an automotive manufacturing Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier with a focus on delivering results through effective communication and collaboration. The Program Manager is crucial for ensuring projects align with organizational goals while managing resources efficiently to ensure timelines are successfully met.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
Develop project timing plans; lead, track and report progress to plan and budget, developing solutions to address any gaps.
Champion the daily activities necessary to meet overall program objectives, focusing on process within project definition, and engineering cycles.
Schedule and lead program meetings to report on project status, ensuring all milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Support prototype builds, testing, and validation to meet project timing and delivery requirements.
Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks, drive engineering discussions and decisions on critical parameters.
Communicate status to project team and upper management, implementing escalation process when additional support to achieve project goals is necessary.
Adhere to ISO/TS, OSHA/MIOSHA, safety, and environmental procedures as well as department and corporate policies and procedures.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, program management or other related field required.