Wolverine Advanced Materials · 4 hours ago
Program Manager
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWolverine Advanced Materials is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials specializing in automotive applications. The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing programs that align with organizational goals, while managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Advanced MaterialsManufacturingPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Define program objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business strategy
Develop, maintain, and execute integrated program plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver program objectives on time, within scope, and within budget
Monitor program performance, identify risks and dependencies, and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans
Establish and lead regular program management reviews, including governance, escalation, and decision-making forums
Communicate program status, risks, issues, and progress through clear, structured updates to leadership and customers
Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and applicable regulatory or customer requirements
Drive continuous improvement and best practices in program management, including workflow optimization, task simplification, and lead-time reduction
Define, track, and achieve effectiveness and efficiency KPIs for program execution and launches, ensuring on-time delivery of samples and PPAP submissions
Manage resource allocation across projects and resolve priority conflicts to support overall program success
Own program financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and variance analysis
Serve as the primary interface between commercial, engineering, operations, and customers for assigned programs
Support change management and ensure controlled execution of scope, schedule, and cost changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within the automotive industry
Demonstrated experience with APQP and PPAP tools in an automotive manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills in a matrix organization
Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
Preferred
Agile experience
PMP and/or PgMP certification
Company
Wolverine Advanced Materials
A Dearborn, Mich.-based maker of products for automotive braking systems and sealing solutions
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-10-15Acquired
2011-04-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Joe Rathbun
Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer
Michael Coullet
Financial Planning Analyst - FP&A - Primary Partner of CFO
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