{"id":1595999,"url":"https://alion.io/job/stoneridge-senior-program-manager","title":"Senior Program Manager","company":{"id":2079197,"name":"Stoneridge","domain":"stoneridge.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/stoneridge-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Novi, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":87000,"max_usd":163000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2097},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-24T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-24","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T18:28:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":40,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":40},"description":"Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.\nJOB SUMMARY:\nThe Senior Program Manager is accountable for achieving project targets and objectives including technical requirements, quality, profitability, timing, and risk management. This role leads application-level programs and projects within Vision & Driver Assistance (ADAS), Controls, and Connectivity domains, typically involving post-production updates, customer change requests, and feature enhancements.\nThe Senior PM will manage limited-scope programs with shorter timelines, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal standards while supporting RFQ activities. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional coordination across global engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.\nPRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProgram Execution & Planning\nBuild and manage detailed project plans for programs.\nAnticipate risks and implement corrective actions to maintain program targets.\nManage projects through development, launch, and post-production lifecycle activities.\nDrive efficient execution of engineering changes, customer updates, and feature releases.\nCustomer & Commercial Interface\nServe as primary point of contact for customer program teams on assigned programs.\nEnsure clear communication and alignment on scope, timing, and deliverables.\nSupport the product and commercial teams in RFQ preparation, cost inputs, and feasibility assessments.\nManage customer change requests and ensure timely implementation.\nCross-Functional Coordination\nLead core team collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.\nEnsure strong coordination between global teams and manufacturing locations.\nFacilitate information flow between customer teams and internal stakeholders.\nFinancial & Risk Management\nManage program budgets including development and tooling costs.\nTrack and report program KPIs including risks, timing, and profitability.\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities and support implementation.\nProduct & Quality Oversight\nEnsure product and process decisions align with technical and quality requirements.\nSupport APQP activities and ensure adherence to automotive quality standards.\nMonitor execution to meet defined performance and reliability targets.\nGovernance & Reporting\nLead regular program reviews and internal/project meetings.\nPrepare and present updates to leadership and customer stakeholders.\nIdentify risks and implement mitigation plans.\nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.\n5+ years of program/project management experience in the automotive industry.\nProven experience managing customer-facing programs with production exposure.\nStrong understanding of automotive development processes and lifecycle.\nKnowledge in ADAS, vision systems, connectivity, or controls product development preferred.\nKnowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA.\nKEY SKILLS\nProgram execution and delivery focus.\nCustomer relationship management.\nCross-functional team coordination in global environments.\nStrong problem-solving and risk management skills.\nFinancial acumen and cost control.\nProficiency in MS Project, Excel, and data tracking tools.\nStoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. 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