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Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. · 12 hours ago

Program Manager - Electrical Systems

Alabama, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is a company that specializes in high-quality wire harness solutions for the automotive and commercial vehicle market. As a Program Manager with the Electrical Systems team, you will lead cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, cost, and performance while delivering successful outcomes.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary program contact for assigned customers, building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the product lifecycle

Lead program planning, execution, and risk management to ensure on-time delivery, product quality, and financial performance

Facilitate customer meetings, design reviews, and checkpoints to ensure alignment on expectations, changes, and milestones

Translate customer requirements and commercial agreements into executable internal program plans integrating engineering, purchasing, operations, and quality

Drive schedule adherence by aligning functional owners, managing deliverables, and escalating risks and roadblocks early

Coordinate design release, validation, prototype builds, PPAP activities, and launch readiness with internal and external stakeholders

Own program cost, including tooling, material, engineering hours, and launch expenses; partner with finance and sales to monitor program profitability

Support quote development, engineering changes, cost updates, and customer negotiations with a fact-based approach

Monitor cost-to-launch and ensure financial records reflect current program conditions and customer agreements

Identify program risks early and develop mitigation actions to protect schedule, cost, and technical deliverables

Manage engineering change requests (ECR/ECO), ensuring impacts are documented, communicated, and approved both internally and with customers

Drive resolution of customer concerns related to design, supply chain, delivery, or quality, coordinating cross-functional support

Maintain accurate status documentation including program timelines, open issues, risk registers, and customer action logs

Provide regular program updates to leadership, highlighting accomplishments, risks, decision needs, and performance metrics

Prepare program summaries and lessons learned to drive future improvement

Identify opportunities to improve program execution processes, templates, and standard work across the program management office

Support design standardization and platform strategies to improve speed-to-quote and cost competitiveness

Qualification

Program ManagementElectrical Systems KnowledgeCross-Functional LeadershipAutomotive Industry ExperienceProject Management ToolsRisk ManagementResults-Driven ApproachInfluencing SkillsWillingness to LearnCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer FocusTeam ManagementTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program/Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of experience in program management or project leadership in automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, or related industries

Preferred

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing full product lifecycle—from concept to launch

Working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, connectors, and vehicle electrical architecture or willingness to learn quickly

Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify complex issues

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Experience with program management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent Gantt/schedule software

Experience with APQP, PPAP, DFM/DFA, FMEA, and launch processes in a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with OEM program processes and customer expectations

Working knowledge of harness design, manufacturing, routing, and material cost drivers

PMP, Prince2, Agile certification, or formal project management training is a plus

High sense of ownership with a customer-focused mindset and a results-driven approach

Ability to influence without authority and inspire cross-functional alignment

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as programs require

Company

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

CVG is a leading supplier of warehouse automation and robotic assemblies, electric vehicle assemblies, electrical wire harnesses, seating systems, mechanical assemblies, structures, plastic products and more to the ecommerce, transportation, warehousing, construction equipment, industrial and recreational vehicle markets.

Founded in 2000

New Albany, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees