AM General LLC · 1 hour ago
Program Manager - International Programs
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAM General LLC develops specialized ground vehicle systems for the US Armed Services and allies. They are seeking a Program Manager to oversee international programs, ensuring accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction while leading integrated program teams.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the single point of accountability for assigned international programs, owning cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
Lead integrated program teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, contracts, and finance
Develop and maintain program baselines, IMS, risk registers, and financial forecasts
Drive disciplined execution through program reviews, milestone tracking, and corrective action planning
Manage programs executed under FMS, DCS, and hybrid international contracting models
Coordinate closely with U.S. Government stakeholders (DSCA, PMOs, PEOs, contracting officers) as required
Support export compliance, licensing (ITAR/EAR), and country-specific regulatory requirements in coordination with contracts and legal teams
Manage program budgets, earned value (where applicable), and cash flow
Support contract negotiations, scope management, change control, and claims resolution
Ensure alignment between contractual requirements, technical baseline, and production realities
Interface directly with international customers, including ministries of defense and military end users
Identify and actively manage technical, schedule, cost, and supply-chain risks—particularly those unique to international programs
Lead mitigation planning and decision support for leadership
Capture lessons learned and apply them across the international portfolio
Brief AMG senior leadership with clear, data-driven program status and recommendations
Mentor junior program staff and contribute to a culture of accountability and execution excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field
8+ years of program or project management experience, preferably within defense, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience managing international programs, including customer engagement outside the U.S
Working knowledge of FMS and/or DCS processes
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across matrixed organizations
Experience managing cost, schedule, and risk on technically complex programs
Ability to travel internationally as required
Preferred
PMP or similar program management certification preferred
MBA or Masters in engineering or related field
Experience with tactical vehicles, weapons systems, or military platforms
Familiarity with export compliance (ITAR/EAR) and international contracting frameworks
Experience transitioning programs from capture into execution and production
Company
AM General LLC
AM General designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies and supports specialized vehicles for commercial and military customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-07-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Jim Cannon
President & CEO
Regis Luther
Senior Vice President Engineering & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-10-17
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