Program Manager

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.
Program Leadership & Ownership

• Own and manage assigned programs across the full product lifecycle, including quoting, program award, development, supplier selection, launch, series production, post-production performance, and lessons learned, in alignment with the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives related to timing, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor top-level program plans, including customer milestones, internal deliverables, and resource requirements.

Customer & Stakeholder Interface

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned programs, leading all program-related communications.
• Build strong customer relationships and represent Magna Electronics with professionalism, accountability, and transparency.
• Support customer acquisition activities for new programs, including preparation of quotations, business case reviews, and contract reviews for awarded business.
• Participate in lessons-learned analyses for both awarded and lost business opportunities.

Program Execution & Performance

• Deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna expectations for awarded programs, with clear accountability for timing, quality, and financial performance.
• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to internal teams and management steering committees.
• Coordinate and monitor program documentation, schedules, technical performance, budgets (including expenses, tooling, and capital), quality deliverables, and production readiness.
• Proactively manage risks, implement countermeasures, and escalate issues when required.

Change, Risk & Production Management

• Lead the global Change Management process, ensuring alignment to design, specifications, cost, and timing commitments.
• Manage the Series Production phase, including claims management, change execution, continuous improvement initiatives, VA/VE activities, and ongoing commercial negotiations.
• Ensure sufficient resources are planned and allocated to support quality, safety, and cybersecurity objectives.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure programs are executed in accordance with Magna Electronics Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive standards and customer-specific requirements, including IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity).
• Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations and ensure all program activities are performed in a safe manner.

Authority & Decision-Making

• Approve internal and customer program milestones.
• Approve program development and production costs within defined limits.
• Approve Engineering (E) and Manufacturing (M) gate reviews.
• Communicate and negotiate cost, timing, and scope constraints with customers and suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing.
• Actively support and drive achievement of approved business case objectives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience (three additional years of relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree). A technical or engineering degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of project and/or program management experience within the automotive industry, with a demonstrated record of successful program execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs across multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Experience coaching or developing project and/or program managers is preferred.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment is a plus.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong technical foundation, with exposure to one or more of the following areas:
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  • Electrification products and components
  • Automotive SPICE
  • Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
  • Cybersecurity (ISO 21434)
• Solid understanding of automotive product development processes and cross-functional engineering practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to drive results in a global environment.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Electronics