Sr. Program Manager

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers' expectations, and motivate our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of complex, system-level and vehicle-level programs spanning multiple applications within Vision & Driver Assistance (ADAS), Controls, and Connectivity domains. This role owns full program accountability across the lifecycle, including coordinating cross-domain integration and managing long-cycle, high-impact programs.

The Sr. PM will lead large-scale, customer-facing programs requiring close alignment with OEM teams, global engineering organizations, and manufacturing locations. This role also plays a key support role in RFQ strategy, program structuring, and execution planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end execution of large, complex programs spanning multiple product lines and domains.
• Define program strategy, structure, and governance aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Oversee multiple interdependent project plans and ensure alignment across all workstreams.
• Drive long-term program success from acquisition through production and lifecycle management.

Customer Engagement & Commercial Support

• Act as senior interface with customer leadership and global program teams.
• Influence program direction, scope, and technical decisions in collaboration with customers.
• Lead program inputs into RFQs, including strategy, cost models, resource planning, and risk assessment.
• Manage escalations and ensure strong customer satisfaction across all program phases.

Global Coordination & Team Leadership

• Lead multi-disciplinary, globally distributed teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
• Drive alignment across regions, business units, and manufacturing facilities.
• Mentor and guide Program Managers and project teams within the organization.
• Establish effective communication frameworks across internal and customer organizations.

Financial & Performance Management

• Own full program P&L including development, tooling, investment, and lifecycle profitability.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasts, and risk exposure at a program portfolio level.
• Drive cost optimization strategies and ensure financial targets are met.

Technical & Integration Oversight

• Ensure alignment of system-level architecture, integration, and validation across domains (ADAS, Controls, Connectivity).
• Oversee technical risk management and ensure robust mitigation strategies are in place.
• Ensure compliance with all quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Governance & Executive Reporting

• Lead program governance including gate reviews, executive updates, and milestone tracking.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify systemic risks and drive resolution across teams and functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of automotive experience with at least 3+ years leading complex programs.
• Proven experience managing system-level or vehicle-level programs across multiple domains.
• Background in ADAS, vision systems, connectivity, or embedded automotive systems preferred.
• Demonstrated success in global program leadership and customer engagement at senior levels.
• Deep knowledge of automotive development processes and standards (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA).

KEY SKILLS

• Strategic program leadership and systems thinking.
• Advanced stakeholder and customer management.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen (P&L ownership).
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple domains and global teams.
• Leadership presence with the ability to drive decisions and alignment.
• Expertise in program governance, risk management, and long-cycle planning.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.