Program Manager, Automotive

Shawmut Corporation

Senior Program Manager managing automotive commodity programs for Shawmut Corporation. Leading program launches and cross-functional project activities from initiation to completion.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to Program Management staff, functions, processes, and systems
Lead cross-functional teams to achieve customer and program milestones, including coordination with Design, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Procurement, Business Management, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and other key stakeholders
Develop, maintain, and manage program launch and engineering change timelines, ensuring project schedules are accurate, risks are identified, and status is clearly communicated to stakeholders
Ensure all assigned programs and projects follow established stage-gate management procedures for project planning, execution, deployment, and completion
Align Program Management activities with company goals and business objectives to support overall organizational performance
Participate in customer strategy discussions to understand expectations, address concerns, resolve issues, and support long term customer satisfaction
Prepare and present program and project status reports to management and key stakeholders
Support and comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards, including IATF 16949, QMS, FMEA, PPM, and other applicable quality and compliance requirements
Serve as a leader who indirectly manages cross-functional team members by clarifying expectations, understanding capabilities and motivators, guiding associate development, and driving team performance
Manage complex programs and projects involving design, development, engineering, manufacturing readiness, production launch, and ongoing program execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project/Program Management or related field required
2-4 years Project/Program Management Experience; CAPM or PMP certification preferred but not required
Strong organizational and communication skills to plan, organize and facilitate cross-departmental activities
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Experiences with automotive OEM/Tier customer interface preferred
Superior proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Project
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
A collaborative approach to work with the ability to interact productively with all disciplines and levels of the organization
A self-starter with a flexible mindset and team orientation
Ability to build working relationships through trust and effective communication skills
A positive outlook and professional demeanor
Ability to travel approximately 25-30% as needed (domestically and internationally)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote or hybrid
Regular local/regional travel to customers
Domestic and international travel

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementProgram ManagementEngineering Change ManagementStage-Gate ManagementRisk IdentificationTimeline ManagementAnalytical SkillsAutomotive OEM InterfaceManufacturing ReadinessProduction Launch

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborative ApproachSelf-StarterPositive Outlook

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationCAPM CertificationPMP Certification