Lead Project Manager
Core
Lead and coordinate the successful development and launch of automotive vehicle programs for Firestone Airide products, managing resources, budgets, and timing from concept through production launch.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Automotive)
Builds
Automotive vehicle programs and air spring products for commercial trucks, trailers, cars, SUVs, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail, and industrial applications.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Program and project leadership, cross-functional team coordination, budget and resource management, risk assessment and mitigation, stakeholder management, financial performance tracking, APQP and launch process execution, supplier/vendor integration, executive reporting
Preferred skills
PMP certification, MBA or advanced technical degree, automotive industry experience, knowledge of APQP/PPAP/FMEA/Control Plans, OEM and Tier 1 supplier experience
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Power BI, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead multiple automotive vehicle programs from concept to production launch; organize cross-functional teams and develop integrated schedules; serve as primary liaison for customers and leadership; monitor and report project performance including cost and timing; integrate supplier activities into program plans; coordinate APQP activities and launch readiness reviews; track program financial performance against business cases; lead risk assessments and mitigation plans; drive continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight