Program Manager (Automotive Seating)

Location: Plymouth, Michigan, United States; onsite at the Central Tech Unit

Company

hirify.global manages automotive seating programs covering current production and product launches.

What you will do

• Manage current production and launch seating programs comprising multiple related projects.
• Lead the Simultaneous Development Team, coordinating deliverables, timing, meetings, suppliers, and customer communication.
• Manage scope changes, engineering changes, customer and supplier issues, service parts, warranty improvements, and corrective actions.
• Plan and support product launches, including plant pre-production builds, material readiness, testing, and launch performance targets.
• Manage program timing, gate reviews, CAD schedules, prototype builds, testing schedules, and open issues.
• Lead financial roadmaps, cost targets, program profitability, craftsmanship objectives, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and launch activities.
• Strong program timing, scope management, financial reporting, risk mitigation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to support plant launches and manage product, manufacturing, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Ability to work effectively across different cultures and adapt interpersonal style accordingly.

Nice to have

• Experience with complete seats, automotive interiors, or metals.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, customers, and plant launch teams.
• Leadership responsibilities include mentoring and coaching team members and potentially leading other program or project managers.
• Work includes onsite plant support throughout pre-production builds and product launches.