Serial Program Manager - Automotive

Methode Electronics is an international engineering company with over 6,500 employees worldwide. Since being established in 1946 as a single-product manufacturer, Methode has since expanded its business into industrial design, manufacturing & distribution and professional services. Our company's vision is to utilize our technical capabilities to deliver unique, turnkey solutions that provide genuine value for our customers and its shareholders. As a global developer of custom engineered, application specific products and solutions, we are able to bring our innovative technologies closer to the customers and markets we serve. Methode’s business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being, Automotive, Medical, Industrial and Interface. The Company has components in the primary end markets of the automotive, Big Data, white goods, aerospace & defence, consumer electronics and healthcare industries. For additional information, www.methode.com.

Drive Excellence in Automotive Program Management

Are you an experienced Program Manager with a passion for the automotive industry? We are looking for a Serial Program Manager - Automotive to lead complex customer programs through the entire series-production lifecycle, ensuring excellence in quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.

As the key interface between customers and internal teams, you will play a critical role in driving program success, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring stable serial production for globally recognized automotive customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned automotive serial-production programs from launch into series production and throughout the program lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact for OEM and Tier-1 customers.
• Manage program timelines, deliverables, risks, and performance targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, and Finance.
• Drive resolution of customer escalations, delivery concerns, quality issues, and engineering changes.
• Monitor program performance against quality, cost, delivery, and profitability objectives.
• Support production ramp-ups, capacity increases, product transfers, and manufacturing changes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of Program Management experience within the automotive industry
• Strong experience managing complex automotive programs and leading cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing, product development, and supply chain processes
• Experience working directly with OEM and Tier-1 customers
• Strong project management, risk management, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities
• PMP certification or Master's degree is considered an advantage.