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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project management within manufacturing or automotive sectors, with a strong focus on customer relationship management, budget oversight, and cross-functional leadership. Proven ability to lead projects from inception through to production while ensuring adherence to corporate standards and processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipEnterprise Project Management Software
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementBudget ManagementCost TrackingProfitability AnalysisChange ManagementTechnical Review LeadershipRisk ManagementNegotiationAccount ManagementAPQP Activities
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS ProjectJiraPlanisware
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingAutomotiveComplex TechnologyRFIRFQCAPCO Process
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage one or more projects with internal and external customers
- Cultivate and own the strategic customer relationship, acting as primary advocate and main point of contact for program matters
- Lead technical reviews with customers and present information directly or delegate to subject matter experts
- Ensure delivery of assigned projects, including steps, milestones, gateways, and resources
- Monitor project progress for time, costs, and quality, and derive measures for deviations or claims
- Functionally lead project team members and coordinate external service providers, resources, and stakeholders
- Pursue and secure new business by leading responses to RFIs and RFQs
- Own and enforce adherence to CAPCO process and relevant corporate/customer standards
- Own program audits and customer APQP activities
- Develop and manage the project budget while tracking product, project, and prototype costs
- Oversee change management for product and project modifications
- Approve high- or medium-risk prototype deviations and lead internal escalation meetings
- Serve as the central point of communication for technical and timing-related customer communications
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in program or project management, specifically within a manufacturing, automotive, or complex technology industry
- Proven experience in a direct customer-facing role, with demonstrated success in negotiation, relationship building, and managing complex accounts
- Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of project financials, including budget management, cost tracking, and profitability analysis
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
- Expert-level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with enterprise project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Planisware)
- Proven track record of successfully leading projects from the new business quoting phase through to serial production
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
- Company Vehicle
- Regular employee appreciation and company events
- Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities
- Equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer