Program Manager; interim

Position Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for delivering projects in line with approved targets and objectives, including technical requirements, quality, profitability, timelines, cost, and risk, as validated by management.

• Own and manage the project plan across development and production, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions through project closure.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams, ensuring resource availability, strong collaboration, and effective communication between project teams, plants, and stakeholders.
• Control project financials, including budgeting, cost management (development, tooling, investments), forecasting, profitability tracking, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Ensure product and process excellence, aligning technical and process decisions with quality, cost, and profitability targets, and validating all quality assessments.
• Act as the primary customer interface, maintaining clear communication and alignment on all project‑related topics throughout the program lifecycle.
• Drive governance and steering, leading project meetings, program reviews, gate reviews, and risk management actions to ensure committed deliveries.

• M.Sc. in Engineering or Project Management with 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager in the automotive industry, including customer‑facing roles.
• Strong program management expertise: solid understanding of PM disciplines, processes, and automotive core tools (PPAP, APQP, DFMEA).
• Results‑driven and analytical: strong focus on outcomes, ability to prepare and analyze data, perform root‑cause analysis, and make difficult decisions under pressure.
• Structured yet holistic mindset: highly organized, detail‑oriented, with the ability to maintain a holistic perspective in complex environments.
• Proven leadership and people management: demonstrable ability to lead, coach, and drive accountability in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments.
• Professional communicator with technical strength: excellent communication skills, strong MS Project, Excel, and data management capabilities, and consistent professionalism in all customer interactions.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.