Head of Engineering Programme Management

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Program Manager in our Troy, MI facility!
The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the development and launching of automotive exterior plastics, ensuring alignment with company vision and customer expectations. This role involves strategic planning, risk management, budget oversight, cashflow forecasting, and effective communication with all key stakeholders.

Customer Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships with customers, ensuring open communication and early identification and escalation of issues. Strive to be considered a "Preferred Partner" by customers, creating value in their system and understanding downstream risks.

Project Performance/Profitability:

Owner of Program Financials from RFQ through Gate 6. Manage Program Cashflow - Ensure that the team is aligned to the schedule and targets and drive activities accordingly. Escalate issues that put the cash forecast schedule at risk.
Initiate continuous improvement opportunities and service strategies with the customers that help drive efficiency improvements to our plants.
Understand and address actions from customers that decrease or destroy value for RESRG Automotive. Risk Management & Problem Solving:

Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges to minimize impact on program delivery.

Lead the coordination of multiple related projects, often involving cross-functional teams, from initiation to completion.
Maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and customers.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
5-7 years in automotive industry
3-5 years experience in a Program Management role
Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Experience with interior or exterior trim in automotive
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.