{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e38ef684e7c809b1458d25ee","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e38ef684e7c809b1458d25ee","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e38ef684e7c809b1458d25ee","title":"Program Manager-BIW","description":"Position Description:\n\nProgram Manager - Body In White Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of engineering program deliverables. The ideal candidate will manage part release tracking, material certification status, engineering timing, and overall program health reporting. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with JIRA and Confluence to maintain accurate and transparent program documentation\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProgram TrackingReporting o Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications. o Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence. o Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.\n\nJIRAConfluence Administration o Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables. o Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration o Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables. o Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.\n\nCommunicationReporting o Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews. o Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.\n\nSkills Required:\n\nHardware Experience, Budgets/Timing, Program Management\n\nExperience Required:\n\n3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.\n\nQualifications Required:\n\nProficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information.\n\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n\nExperience Preferred:\n\nExperience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.\n\nFamiliarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.\n\nKnowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.\n\nEducation Required:\n\nBachelor's Degree\n\nAdditional Information :\n\n***HYBRID / 4 days per week in office***","company":"Optimal","rawCompany":"optimal","city":"Long Beach","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-24T11:39:10.497Z","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":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336370","title":"Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping","slug":"motor-vehicle-metal-stamping"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager-BIW","description":"Position Description:\n\nProgram Manager - Body In White Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of engineering program deliverables. 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This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with JIRA and Confluence to maintain accurate and transparent program documentation\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProgram TrackingReporting o Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications. o Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence. o Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.\n\nJIRAConfluence Administration o Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables. o Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration o Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables. o Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.\n\nCommunicationReporting o Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews. o Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.\n\nSkills Required:\n\nHardware Experience, Budgets/Timing, Program Management\n\nExperience Required:\n\n3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.\n\nQualifications Required:\n\nProficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information.\n\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n\nExperience Preferred:\n\nExperience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.\n\nFamiliarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.\n\nKnowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.\n\nEducation Required:\n\nBachelor's Degree\n\nAdditional Information :\n\n***HYBRID / 4 days per week in office***","datePosted":"2026-09-24T11:39:10.497Z","dateModified":"2026-09-24T11:39:10.497Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Optimal","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Long Beach","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e38ef684e7c809b1458d25ee"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e38ef684e7c809b1458d25ee"}}