Manufacturing Project/Program Manager

ACE Platform Technical Program Manager (TPM)Redford, MIOn-Site Role$70 - $80 per hour6-Month Contract (Extension Possible)About The RoleThe Automation & Controls Engineering (ACE) organization develops and delivers the manufacturing technology platforms that enable modern vehicle production. ACE supports software platforms, controls engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing systems, and plant delivery teams that drive manufacturing capabilities from concept through deployment.Our client is seeking an experienced ACE Platform Technical Program Manager (TPM) to provide portfolio governance across the ACE platform organization. Unlike traditional project management roles, this position is responsible for creating visibility across multiple software and hardware initiatives by building consolidated roadmaps, managing dependencies, improving planning, standardizing Jira reporting, and providing executive-level portfolio insight. The TPM will coordinate planning across cross-functional teams, break down multi-year programs into measurable milestones, and lead executive-level portfolio reviews. This role exists to address the need for unified portfolio oversight, proactive management of cross-platform dependencies, and consistent, data-driven reporting to support leadership in planning, demand forecasting, and resource allocation.What You'll DoBuild and maintain a consolidated roadmap across ACE platform initiatives, ensuring visibility and alignment for all stakeholdersCoordinate planning across software, hardware, and manufacturing technology teams to drive integrated executionBreak multi-year programs into measurable phases and milestones, enabling effective tracking and deliveryIdentify dependencies, risks, and resource constraints across teams, proactively mitigating execution risks and reworkLead recurring portfolio reviews, executive reporting, and status cadence to keep leadership informed and engagedStandardize Jira structure, dashboards, and portfolio reporting for consistent and efficient project trackingDevelop KPI dashboards that measure portfolio health beyond schedule tracking, supporting data-driven decision makingSupport demand planning, capacity forecasting, prioritization, and funding discussions with accurate portfolio dataInfluence engineering leaders and drive accountability without direct ownership of technical decisionsWhat You Bring5+ years of Technical Project, Program, or Portfolio Management experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong Jira experience, including dashboards and reportingProven experience leading cross-functional engineering initiativesBackground in manufacturing, industrial automation, or technology environments preferredExceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skillsTechnical fluency; deep controls engineering expertise not requiredWhat Success Looks Like After Six MonthsA single, unified portfolio roadmap exists across the ACE Platform organizationLeadership has access to standardized reporting and portfolio dashboardsCross-team dependencies are visible and proactively managedLong-term initiatives are measured through meaningful milestonesPlanning and resource decisions are supported by consistent, reliable portfolio data