Project Manager - Automotive Propulsion & Global Delivery

As the Project Manager for Automotive Propulsion & Global Delivery , you will hold a critical leadership role focused on customer alignment, delivery excellence, and high-performance team management. You will lead a multi-country engineering team across propulsion domains (PRS), including E-Drive, Transmission, and Driveline systems . We are seeking a technically grounded leader who can navigate the Detroit automotive ecosystem, bridging the gap between commercial strategy and the day-to-day execution of complex engineering tasks. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Operations Team Performance: Drive accountability and ownership across a multi-country team for all PRS delivery activities. Talent Strategy: Lead local hiring, capacity planning, and capability building. Mentorship & Culture: Act as a coach/mentor, managing performance reviews, upskilling assignments, and "attrition defense" to maintain continuity. Operational Excellence: Approve timesheets, manage back-office capacity, and serve as the internal liaison for HR, IT, Finance, and Payroll. Project Delivery & Technical Oversight Technical Support: Provide guidance across E-Drive and Driveline engineering, assisting SMEs in resolving complex challenges. Execution: Ensure On Time Delivery (OTD) and First Time Right (FTR) metrics are consistently met. Quality Governance: Manage Project Quality Scores and SQS (Supplier Quality Score) improvement plans. Standardization: Drive continuous improvement through RETEX (Return of Experience) management and local process standardization. Client Relationship & Commercial Governance Primary Interface: Lead weekly progress reports and alignment meetings with Client Program Managers/Directors. Commercial Growth: Support the Key Account Manager (KAM) in maintaining satisfaction and identifying upselling opportunities. Risk Management: Proactively manage escalations, action closures, and change management (CCD, CN, PER, ICD). Financial & Invoicing Management Margin Optimization: Responsible for reporting and optimizing global project margins (GM%). Financial Tracking: Manage the lifecycle of Purchase Orders (POs), track fund depletion, and approve global invoicing. Required Skills & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Experience: 10+ years in automotive engineering, specifically within Propulsion Systems. Leadership: Proven track record of managing large engineering teams (30+ members). Industry Context: Deep experience working with OEMs within the Detroit automotive ecosystem. Technical Savvy: Solid understanding of the DV/PV development lifecycle. Tools: Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office for executive reporting. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience overseeing core Design Release Engineering (DRE) activities. Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and assembly coordination. Direct experience with systems integration, cost-value analysis, and vehicle benchmarking. In-depth knowledge of FMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis. Work Environment & Presence Office Presence: 5 days per week based at the Segula Troy, MI office. Customer Site: Minimum of 2 days per week stationed at customer sites within the Greater Metro Detroit area. #J-18808-Ljbffr SEGULA Technologies