Program Manager

1. Program Management

- Lead program kick-off; develop Master Schedule; ensure all APQP/PPAP/SOP milestones are achieved on time

- Chair program meetings and gate reviews; publish status reports; identify risks and drive issue closure

- Manage full program documentation to ensure deliverables meet customer and company standards

2. Customer Management

- Lead customer meetings and program reviews; respond promptly to requirements, changes, and concerns

- Manage full ECR/ECN process; coordinate internal assessments and drive customer confirmation

3. Cross-Functional Team Leadership

- Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Finance, R&D, Sales)

- Define functional tasks and accountabilities; drive cross-functional issue resolution and remove execution barriers

4. Cost & Commercial

- Manage program budgets; monitor costs to ensure profitability targets are met

- Lead commercial assessment of engineering changes and customer claim negotiations; drive VA/VE cost reduction

5. Quality & Delivery

- Coordinate with QE to plan APQP and drive PPAP preparation and submission, collaborate with Quality teams to lead 8D root cause analysis and closure

- Ensure timely availability of materials during prototype and launch phases to support smooth SOP

Education

- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial Engineering or related field; Master's preferred

- PMP certification required

Working Experience

- 8+ years in the automotive components industry; 5+ years of independent program management experience

- Proven cases of independently owning programs from business award through SOP; experience managing 2–3 concurrent programs

- Tier 1 supplier background with proven independent OEM customer management experience:

Technical Skills

- Expert in APQP and PPAP; proficient in CPM and Gantt charts; proficient in MS Project and Excel

- In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949; familiar with VDA 6.3 and mainstream OEM CSR

Leadership & Soft Skills

- Strong independent decision-making; ability to analyze complex situations and drive execution

- Cross-functional influence; ability to drive teams toward goals without direct reporting authority

- Excellent communication and reporting skills, ability to independently maintain customer relationships, remain professional under pressure,

- Strong resilience; ability to maintain high efficiency in high-pressure, multi-task environments

Language & Other Requirements

- English Business fluent; able to independently chair meetings and write reports

Office Tools                                                                         

- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with SAP or other ERP systems