Program Manager
Core
Own the program lifecycle from quote to production, ensuring flawless launches, profitability, and end-to-end delivery for complex automotive products.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Automotive Electronics & Software)
Builds
Electronics and software products for major global OEMs
Domain
Automotive industry, e-mobility, autonomous driving
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Program lifecycle management, cross-functional leadership, financial management (CAPEX/budget), customer relationship management, risk management, compliance (ASPICE, IATF/ISO 16949, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity), team coaching/mentoring
Preferred skills
Lean/CI techniques, new business development, strategic planning
Technologies
Automotive product development tools, project management methodologies (PMI, Prince2, Agile)
Responsibilities
Consolidate and cascade activity breakdowns to competency leaders, manage project schedules and risk plans, conduct cross-functional meetings, secure budget approvals, act as primary customer contact for escalations, lead new business development initiatives, manage direct reports and performance evaluations, ensure compliance with industry standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities