Program Manager

Program Leadership & Ownership

• Own and manage assigned programs across the full product lifecycle, including quoting, program award, development, supplier selection, launch, series production, post‑production performance, and lessons learned, in alignment with the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process.
• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary, cross‑functional teams to achieve program objectives related to timing, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor top‑level program plans, including customer milestones, internal deliverables, and resource requirements.

Customer & Stakeholder Interface

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned programs, leading all program‑related communications.
• Build strong customer relationships and represent Magna Electronics with professionalism, accountability, and transparency.
• Support customer acquisition activities for new programs, including preparation of quotations, business case reviews, and contract reviews for awarded business.
• Participate in lessons‑learned analyses for both awarded and lost business opportunities.

Program Execution & Performance

• Deliver business results that meet or exceed Magna expectations for awarded programs, with clear accountability for timing, quality, and financial performance.
• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to internal teams and management steering committees.
• Coordinate and monitor program documentation, schedules, technical performance, budgets (including expenses, tooling, and capital), quality deliverables, and production readiness.
• Proactively manage risks, implement countermeasures, and escalate issues when required.

Change, Risk & Production Management

• Lead the global Change Management process, ensuring alignment to design, specifications, cost, and timing commitments.
• Manage the Series Production phase, including claims management, change execution, continuous improvement initiatives, VA/VE activities, and ongoing commercial negotiations.
• Ensure sufficient resources are planned and allocated to support quality, safety, and cybersecurity objectives.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure programs are executed in accordance with Magna Electronics Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive standards and customer‑specific requirements, including IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity).
• Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations and ensure all program activities are performed in a safe manner.

Authority & Decision‑Making

• Approve internal and customer program milestones.
• Approve program development and production costs within defined limits.
• Approve Engineering (E) and Manufacturing (M) gate reviews.
• Communicate and negotiate cost, timing, and scope constraints with customers and suppliers in alignment with Sales and Purchasing.
• Actively support and drive achievement of approved business case objectives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience (three additional years of relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree). A technical or engineering degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of project and/or program management experience within the automotive industry, with a demonstrated record of successful program execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex programs across multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Experience coaching or developing project and/or program managers is preferred.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment is a plus.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong technical foundation, with exposure to one or more of the following areas:
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  • Electrification products and components
  • Automotive SPICE
  • Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
  • Cybersecurity (ISO 21434)
• Solid understanding of automotive product development processes and cross‑functional engineering practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to drive results in a global environment.