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Slate Auto · 2 weeks ago

Technical Program Manager, Coating & Bonding

Warsaw, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Slate Auto is committed to building safe, reliable vehicles that people can personalize and love. The Technical Program Manager will lead strategic initiatives in the Coating and Bonding process, focusing on project management, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement to ensure effective project delivery in the automotive sector.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within defined scope, quality, time, and cost requirements

Develop and run program schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating goals to project partners

Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations by developing a communication process to keep others up-to-date on project results

Communicate regularly with senior management regarding the status of specific projects

Coordinate with engineering managers and engineers to estimate work efforts, define milestones, and manage resources

Resolve technical and operational problems within the given project scope

Monitor and report on program status regularly to ensure project deliverables are on time and within budget

Identify and escalate potential issues or risks that could affect the successful delivery of the project

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality

Ensure adherence to established standards and methodologies

Qualification

Program ManagementAutomotive ManufacturingCoatingBondingPMP CertificationSix Sigma CertificationData VisualizationAnalytical SkillsTechnical OversightLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

7+ years of experience in program or project management roles, with a strong background in automotive manufacturing particularly with coating and bonding processes

Metal and plastic bonding experience

E-Coating experience

Strong leadership and collaborator management skills

Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Expertise in data visualization, KPI/KAI tracking, and executive reporting

Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to oversee technical teams

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders

Ability to resolve conflicts and technical issues effectively