Sr Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead complex automotive programs from product development through launch. This role will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate prototype builds, oversee engineering changes, and ensure successful execution of customer and business objectives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive project execution and ensure achievement of critical milestones.
• Facilitate regular program reviews, track deliverables, and proactively address risks and issues.
• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to align resources, schedules, and production requirements.
• Coordinate prototype build events and validation activities.
• Ensure material availability and manufacturing readiness to support build schedules.
• Partner with Production Control, Logistics, and suppliers to mitigate material risks.
• Monitor program timing and resolve issues impacting launch milestones.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Assess schedule, technical, and financial impacts of design changes.
• Coordinate approvals and implementation across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Track validation timelines and ensure testing activities remain on schedule.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal leadership.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Track and report program KPIs, including timing, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Lead risk management activities and develop recovery plans when required.
• Present program status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics) or Business Administration with strong technical experience.
• Minimum 7 years of Project or Program Management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience managing product development, validation, and launch activities.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA (D-FMEA / P-FMEA), Control Plans, and Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECO).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and project scheduling tools.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, cost tracking, and project financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting General Motors (GM) programs.
• Knowledge of BIQS, GP-12, and customer-specific automotive quality requirements.
• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Background supporting electrical/electronic product development programs.
• Experience managing hardware and software product changes.
• Understanding of automotive validation and product launch processes.

Skills

• Strong leader who can influence teams without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of delivering successful automotive programs.
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach to risk management and issue resolution.