Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Program Manager – Electrical Systems

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Kentucky • Montana • United States

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About the role

  • Drive customer programs from concept to production and turn expectations into successful outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary program contact for assigned customers, building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Lead program planning, execution, and risk management to ensure on-time delivery, product quality, and financial performance.
  • Translate customer requirements and commercial agreements into executable internal program plans integrating engineering, purchasing, operations, and quality.
  • Own program cost, including tooling, material, engineering hours, and launch expenses; partner with finance and sales to monitor program profitability.
  • Identify program risks early and develop mitigation actions to protect schedule, cost, and technical deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate status documentation including program timelines, open issues, risk registers, and customer action logs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program/Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in program management or project leadership in automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, or related industries
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing full product lifecycle—from concept to launch.
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, connectors, and vehicle electrical architecture or willingness to learn quickly.
  • Experience with program management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent Gantt/schedule software.
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, DFM/DFA, FMEA, and launch processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • PMP, Prince2, Agile certification, or formal project management training is a plus.
  • Ability to influence without authority and inspire cross-functional alignment.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as programs require.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
program managementproject leadershipelectrical systemswiring harnessesconnectorsvehicle electrical architectureAPQPPPAPDFMFMEA
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationrisk managementinfluence without authoritycross-functional alignmentplanningexecutionproblem-solvingleadershipadaptability
Certifications
PMPPrince2Agile certification