Program Project Manager

About the role

Conceria Pasubio SPA is looking for a Program Manager to lead the development and industrialization of new automotive programs, from customer requirements and feasibility assessment through a successful Start of Production (SOP). The role connects the customer with the internal organization and leads cross-functional teams to launch the right product at the right quality, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and industrialization projects from quotation and feasibility analysis through Start of Production.
• Act as the customer point of contact, aligning technical requirements, milestones, timing and deliverables.
• Work with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Industrialization, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Production.
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, risks, mitigation actions and escalation processes.
• Lead internal project reviews and customer progress meetings, supporting clear communication and timely decision-making.
• Translate customer specifications into manufacturing and industrialization requirements.
• Support technical problem-solving during development, validation and launch.
• Organize prototype builds, validation activities, pre-production trials and production readiness.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, IATF standards and automotive quality processes.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Industrialization or Product Development within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive or Materials Engineering.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing, product development and industrialization, and the ability to lead projects and work effectively with demanding automotive customers.

Datos clave

• Requires at least 3 years of relevant experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive or Materials Engineering.
• Leads automotive programs from feasibility assessment through Start of Production.