Program Manager

About the role

Seeking a Program Manager to lead program governance, cross-functional integration, and customer-facing coordination at our Blythewood, South Carolina location. This role is responsible for maintaining integrated program visibility across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, EHS, and leadership teams to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, budget tracking, and risk management within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Own and maintain the integrated master schedule by consolidating cross-functional inputs and ensuring milestone alignment.
• Monitor program progress against defined deliverables; identify schedule variances and facilitate alignment discussions to support recovery plans.
• Maintain and manage the program risk register, including impact analysis, mitigation tracking, and structured escalation where appropriate.
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional governance reviews to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment.
• Consolidate executive-level reporting on program status, funding requirements, budget tracking, and key risk exposures.
• Track capital and operational spend against approved plans and highlight variances for leadership visibility.
• Maintain documentation control for scope changes, milestone adjustments, and key program decisions.
• Cross-functional issue tracking to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Support customer-facing reviews by integrating functional inputs into structured, milestone-driven updates.
• Ensure alignment between internal stakeholders and customer expectations regarding deliverables, timing, and risk mitigation.
• Promote consistent program management standards and reporting discipline across teams.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, project governance, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing integrated schedules and cross-functional reporting.
• Experience supporting customer-facing program reviews or external stakeholder reporting.
• Strong analytical capability, including financial tracking and risk assessment.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and structured program updates.
• Ability to operate effectively in matrixed organizations and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Experience in automotive, battery, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting capital projects or production startup initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with global stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Vacation
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Paid leave programs supporting major life events
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Exposure to executive leadership and customer-facing program management
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact industrial initiatives within a growing organization

Application Process

If you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team. Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.