Program Manager-Engineering Operations

EDAG Mexico • Dearborn, MI

3d

About The Position

Program Tracking & Reporting: Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications. Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence. Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders. JIRA & Confluence Administration: Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables. Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables. Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion. Communication & Reporting: Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews. Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.
• Knowledge of JIRA or Confluence
• English (C1-C2)

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
• Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.
• Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.
• Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.
• Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.
• Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.

What This Job Offers

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