Program Manager

What you will do

The Program Manager will manage and lead commercial or product development program management for multiple programs. They will lead cross functional project teams and be responsible for profitable and timely execution according to budget and processes.

• Leading Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) through Power D3 / ITP to launch program
• Demonstrating proficiency in the use of program management related processes (e.g. ITP/PowerD3) as applicable
• Understanding customer needs, requirements and specifications and leading teams to insure prompt response to customer inquiries
• Early identification of project risk and Initiation of mitigation plans
• Precise, effective and clear communication to all levels of organization
• Leading within a project (indirect leadership), enable and support others, personally engaged in coaching others for their development.
• Planning & conduction of Program Reviews
• Ensuring timeliness gate exits
• Making decisions and achieving results that are consistent with company and team values.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
• Required:
  
  Minimum 8 years' work experience in Program Management in Automotive or equivalent
• Required:
  
  Proficient working experiences with the project management methods (e.g. Auditing, PMI standards, IATF standards, ...)
• Required:
  
  Proficient working experiences with PM related tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Applications, APQP, Quality Systems)
• Required:
  
  Proficient working knowledge of the production processes and areas, product designing and sales processes. Confident in dealing with the production and sales processes within his working environment
• Preferred: PMP Certification or equivalent in certification or experience preferred
• Preferred:
  Demonstrated Customer and Supplier relationship management
• Preferred:
  Working knowledge of costing/quoting process
• Preferred:
  Methodical knowledge in FMEA and SPC preferred
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of manufacturing process specific to their products
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of design and development process

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry.

At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.