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This is a high-impact role shaping battery product introductions at Alkegen.\n\nResponsibilitiesLead cross-functional program teams and define objectives for team membersDevelop and monitor timelines aligned to customer deliverables and milestonesCoordinate scope changes with customers and assess impact on price, tooling, and timingEnsure alignment with industry standards (APQP, IATF 16949, ISO 9001)Facilitate Product and Program Reviews with status, risks, and mitigationsIdentify and mitigate product risks to ensure launch successManage internal capital, budgeting, and expenses to meet timelines and budgetsOversee smooth transfer to Operations for turnkey production readinessProvide regular updates to management on timeline, risks, and financial status\nKey requirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline3–5 years in Program/Product Engineering or related field3–5 years in Program ManagementProficient with MS Project, SharePointStrong cross-functional team leadershipAbility to work in ambiguity and fast-paced environmentsExperience with Tier 1/2 automotive systemsExperience with APQP processesExperience with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 requirementsExcellent writing, editing, and public speaking skillsWillingness to travel up to 50%cross-functional collaborationclear and persuasive communicationproblem solving under ambiguityMS ProjectSharePointAPQP processes","company":"Alkegen","rawCompany":"alkegen","city":"Dearborn","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:10:48.216Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335910","title":"Battery Manufacturing","slug":"battery-manufacturing"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Overview\nAs Program Manager - Battery, you lead end-to-end new product launches from award to Start of Production. 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