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 integral 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