Automotive Program Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an Automotive Program Management professional to join our team at Capgemini Engineering. This role involves partnering with multi-functional teams to design, engineer, and successfully launch structural brackets supporting power electronic modules used in Electric Vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all program targets (quality, cost, timing) are identified and communicated, with status tracked per program requirements.
• Manage the program's development status with the extended team, gather information from supporting teams, and plan & report program status.
• Ensure project milestones and gate review compliance according to Product & Process Development protocols.
• Verify and manage planning timelines for project development.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures.
• Manage and communicate key sourcing milestone dates.
• Lead management team meetings for program and key issue approval.
• Coordinate and assist during all development phases, including KPI reporting (program readiness).
• Identify and implement cost/investment recovery actions as necessary.
• Determine and coordinate the sharing of resources among project constituents to ensure overall program success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 3-5 years proven expertise in Program Management in Automotive (OEM, Tier 1 preferably).
• Proficient in Project Management software (MS Project) and methodologies.
• Experience in Product Engineering (component/system design or integration).
• Understanding of vehicle engineering basics (package, assembly process).

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Experience in metal stamping (design and/or manufacturing).
• Knowledge of Power Electronics.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching, and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief