Program Manager

JOB DETAILS:

Position: Program Manager

Location: Auburn Hills, MI Onsite

Type of Employment: 12+ Months Contract

Visa: OPT-EAD & CPT are also acceptable

Exp: 4 Years

Role Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Program Manager to support the integration and launch of new vehicle programs across multiple software platforms.
• This is a highly technical and cross-functional role requiring expertise in software integrations, APIs, data exchange formats, issue analysis, and automotive software development processes.
• The ideal candidate will act as the primary technical coordination point during pre-launch and launch activities, working closely with development, testing, operations, architects, and business teams to ensure successful vehicle launches.
• The candidate should possess a strong understanding of automotive software systems, connected vehicle platforms, and end-to-end feature integration flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with development, testing, operations, architecture, and business teams to support vehicle software integration activities.
• Analyze and validate software integration interfaces, including APIs, file formats, messaging systems, and data exchange mechanisms.
• Track dependencies, risks, issues, and blockers, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when required.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of end-to-end feature flows across the vehiclesoftware ecosystem.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to bridge knowledge gaps and support impact analysis during pre-launch activities.
• Schedule, facilitate, and lead technical triage meetings to drive issue resolution and alignment across teams.
• Investigate reported issues and determine validity through technical analysis and troubleshooting.
• Review logs, telemetry, documentation, and system behavior to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Route issues to the appropriate engineering teams when deeper investigation or remediation is required.
• Follow up on open actions and ensure assigned teams meet committed resolution timelines.
• Own and manage pre-launch issues through closure, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Support launch readiness activities and proactively mitigate risks to ensure successful vehicle launches.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to prevent last-minute escalations and launch delays.