Manager, Program and Customer Management

Autoliv United States • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Autoliv is seeking an automotive leader to lead a team of Program Managers responsible for launching and sustaining customer programs with global OEMs. This is a people-leadership position for someone who has moved beyond individual project ownership to leading teams, building customer relationships, and delivering business results across multiple programs. The manager oversees program execution from product development and launch through the product lifecycle, working with customers and manufacturing operations while driving financial performance, profitability, and risk management. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across global regions and travel as needed. Autoliv offers opportunities for career and personal development through training focused on technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of automotive program management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Program Managers, Project Managers, or customer-facing teams.
• Proven experience leading product development and launch programs within the automotive industry.
• Strong financial, customer management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Japanese OEMs, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, or Subaru.
• Restraints or automotive safety systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers.
• Oversee multiple customer programs, ensuring timing, cost, quality, and financial objectives are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with OEM customers and serve as the escalation point for critical program issues.
• Drive launch readiness and support manufacturing operations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own program financial performance, profitability, and risk management activities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across global regions to ensure alignment, timely decision-making, and successful program execution.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Recognition awards.
• Company events.
• University discount options.
• Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager