Program Manager

Job overview

Program Manager is an onsite role in Auburn Hills, MI. Compensation is not specified. The role manages customer-facing programs for Schaeffler, a technology company partnering with automotive manufacturers and aerospace and industrial-sector companies. The manager coordinates project delivery across teams and stakeholders, overseeing timing, cost, quality, resources, risks, and changes. The role also serves as the central customer contact for program matters and supports new business opportunities and successful project execution.

What you'll do

• Manage one or more projects with internal and external customers
• own customer relationships and serve as the primary program contact
• lead technical reviews
• deliver projects through milestones, gateways, and resource coordination
• monitor time, cost, and quality and address deviations or claims
• lead project teams and coordinate service providers and stakeholders
• lead responses to RFIs and RFQs
• oversee audits and customer APQP activities
• manage budgets and cost tracking
• oversee change management and prototype deviations
• lead escalation meetings
• travel up to 25%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

project management

customer programs

automotive

manufacturing

project delivery

budget management

change management

customer relations

auburn hills mi

schaeffler

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and a company vehicle.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of progressive program or project management experience in manufacturing, automotive, or complex technology. Travel up to 25% is required.

About the employer

Schaeffler is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.