Principal Program Manager, Auto & Industrial
Core
Own a portfolio of complex, high-value ($5M+) production programs from award through steady-state supply, serving Fortune 1000 customers and manufacturing partners.
Role type
Principal Program Manager (Manufacturing & Supply Chain)
Builds
Complex production programs for industrial manufacturing clients
Domain
Industrial manufacturing, contract manufacturing, supply chain
Required skills
Program management, manufacturing operations, cross-functional leadership, financial management, risk mitigation, process improvement, stakeholder management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Military program management, PMP certification, Lean/Six Sigma, automotive/aerospace/defense experience, PPAP/AS9102 knowledge, ERP/Salesforce/BI tools proficiency
Technologies
CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, stamping, die casting, extrusion, APQP, PPAP, AS9102, ERP, Salesforce, Tableau, Looker, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Lead concurrent complex production programs from award to launch; manage program budgets, timelines, and financial results; serve as primary customer contact; lead cross-functional teams and hold manufacturing partners accountable; drive operational improvements and process standardization; mentor program managers.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship