job title: program manager- monterrey

type of contract: permanent

expected hiring date: as soon as possible

scope: multi-project / customer-facing / cross-functional

responsibilities

program leadership & governance

- lead and coordinate general cross-functional teams to achieve or exceed program objectives related to quality, cost, profitability, timing, and customer satisfaction.
- manage all phases of the program lifecycle, from program award through launch and production.
- ensure compliance with opmobility program management methodologies, processes, and internal governance requirements.
- lead program reviews, milestone meetings, executive gate reviews, and customer updates.
- drive program execution while ensuring alignment with business group and customer expectations.

customer management

- develop and maintain strong relationships with oem customers, including purchasing, program management, engineering, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
- serve as the primary customer interface and single point of contact for all program-related matters.
- coordinate and communicate action plans to meet customer requirements and program commitments.
- manage customer escalations, timing concerns, design changes, and scope modifications.
- communicate customer impact and risk through formal notifications when customer decisions affect program objectives.

program planning & development

- define and manage program scope, statements of work (sow), and engineering change requests.
- support quotation and business acquisition activities, including costing, timing, and feasibility reviews.
- develop and maintain detailed program timing plans, resource plans, and launch roadmaps.
- establish communication strategies and reporting structures for internal and external stakeholders.
- ensure all deliverables are completed and approved before major milestone reviews.





program execution

- coordinate engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure successful program execution.
- drive issue resolution and facilitate decision-making across functional teams.
- manage program timing and ensure all customer and internal milestones are achieved.
- support and communicate change management activities throughout the program lifecycle.
- ensure proper utilization and compliance with project management systems and reporting tools.

financial & risk management

- own program financial performance and ensure achievement of profitability objectives established during project approval.
- develop and execute profitability roadmaps to achieve business case commitments.
- lead value analysis / value engineering (vave) and cost reduction initiatives.
- identify, assess, and mitigate program risks through effective risk management plans.
- monitor and report program kpis, including quality, cost, timing, and launch readiness.

monitoring & performance management

- provide regular program status reports to customers and internal leadership.
- track project performance against established targets and milestones.
- lead corrective action plans to address deviations in quality, cost, timing, or customer expectations.
- ensure successful completion of ppap activities and project tooling financial closure.
- drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across program teams.

health,



safety & environmental compliance

- support and enforce environmental, health, and safety (ehs) policies and procedures.
- promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company standards.

ideal candidate profile

education & experience

- bachelor's degree in engineering, business, manufacturing, or a related field.
- minimum 6 years of program management experience in the automotive industry.
- proven experience managing product development and launch programs from award through production.
- experience working directly with oem customers.

technical & functional skills

- strong knowledge of automotive program management methodologies.
- experience with apqp, ppap, engineering change management, and launch activities.
- understanding of cost management, profitability tracking, budgeting, and vave initiatives.
- ability to manage project scope, schedules, risks, and resources effectively.
- experience using project management and erp systems.

leadership & soft skills

- strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
- customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of accountability.
- proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- results-driven with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
- ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

language requirements

- english: conversational to advanced.
- spanish: fluent.

preferred qualifications

- experience managing programs with oems such as ford, general motors, stellantis, volkswagen, nissan, or tesla.
- experience working in international and multicultural environments.
- pmp or equivalent project management certification is a plus.

📌 Program manager (Monterrey)
🏢 Opmobility
📍 Monterrey