Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations

ManpowerGroup • Foster City, CA • 1h ago

Our client, a leader in vehicle development and engineering, is seeking a Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations to join their team. As a Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations, you will be part of the Vehicle Program Management department supporting cross-functional teams involved in hardware engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and executive functions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Vehicle Project Manager, Program Operations

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $75-$80/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

Manage vehicle hardware projects and deliverables through the full product life cycle, from concept and development through validation, production ramp, and end of life.

Own project planning and execution: build and maintain schedules, track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks, and drive mitigation plans to closure.

Lead change management activities for hardware systems: assess impact, coordinate cross-functional reviews, and drive engineering changes (ECR/ECO) through approval and implementation.

Plan and facilitate program meetings, milestone checkpoints, and readiness assessments; drive decisions, capture action items, and follow through to closure.

Serve as a central point of contact between engineering, operations, and program stakeholders, streamlining communication, surfacing escalations, and creating visibility across programs.

What's Needed?

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline) or equivalent background.

3+ years of project or program management experience with direct, hands-on experience in automotive hardware or hardware systems development.

Demonstrated experience managing products through the hardware life cycle (concept, design, validation, production, end of life) and applying structured change management (ECR/ECO processes, PLM systems).

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive follow-through in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to work on innovative vehicle hardware projects in a dynamic environment.

Collaborate with diverse, talented teams across multiple functions.

Develop your project management skills in a high-visibility role.

Contribute to cutting-edge advancements in vehicle technology.

Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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