Program Manager - Wiring
Overview
In this role you drive end-to-end program launches for wiring initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to meet customer milestones and financial targets. You serve as the primary Lear liaison, ensuring quality through APQP and managing gate reviews. You’ll partner with engineering, quality, sales, and purchasing to deliver on time and within budget, shaping key customer programs. This position offers visibility across platforms and a path to impact product creation and manufacturing excellence.
ResponsibilitiesDrive cross-functional program execution to launch products using Lear PM ProcessLead regular meetings with key customer liaisons, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and QualityEnsure APQP process compliance to launch with qualityManage program budgets and ensure financial returns meet hurdle ratesConduct Management Gate Reviews in LearProDevelop program deliverable timelines aligned with customer milestonesAct as the face of Lear to the customer
Key requirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or BusinessAt least 5 years of automotive experience and strong grasp of APQP principlesWorking knowledge of program and operational financeProven track record of leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizationsWillingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationallystrong communicationcollaborationleadershipAPQP principlesprogram managementoperational finance