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Program Manager-Automotive

Job in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Waterford Executive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Management
  • Management
    Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION TITLE: Program Manager
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Engineer Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Program Manager manages all engineering related program tasks from design, development, validation testing, fabrication, process layout and culminating in production start, continuous improvement initiatives and service part requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:
  • Five (5) years related experience in the automotive industry
  • Two (2) years project management experience
  • Engineering or Business degree/diploma
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced working environment
  • Flexibility to travel in Ontario and abroad
  • Fundamental computer skills using Microsoft Office suite (including MS Project)
  • Strong organizational and Leadership skills
  • Ability to uphold confidentiality
  • Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and manage projects (APQP)
RESPONSIBILITIES / EFFORTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Leads personnel dedicated to the project
  • Establishes, administers and implements program budgets with commercial team
  • Establishes and governs program timing schedules and milestones for development, prototype and production (CPMP)
  • Discusses and provides regular updates of project status to management (CPMP)
  • Monitors adherence to customer contract requirements
  • Lead APQP meetings, driving accountability
  • Identifies and resolves potential program issues and/ or problems (CPMP)
  • Oversees program related engineering change activity with a focus on adherence to established processes, timely change implementation and cost control
  • Identifies, plans for and implements cost reduction and/ or quality improvement initiatives based on product, productivity and/ or process improvements throughout the project life time
  • Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to the program
  • Prepares and presents reviews of programs
  • Supports and coordinates with Department Leaders in preparation of RFQs and proposals, statement of work and specifications and execution of contract requirements
  • Maintains strong working relationships with, and takes a consultative role in key program executing functions of (a) Manufacturing, (b) Quality Assurance and (c) Materials in support of customer expectations
  • Involved in business development process including new and replacement business.
  • Provides feedback to functional area leader in support of annual performance review
    • Liaises with external and internal customers
  • Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies
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