Program Manager
Program Manager
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Full-time on-site
Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about leading projects, building customer relationships, and driving successful product launches? We're looking for a highly organized and customer-focused Program Manager to oversee key customer programs from launch through production.
In this role, you'll work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule, meet quality expectations, and achieve business objectives. If you enjoy solving problems, coordinating teams, and making a direct impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
· Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer programs.
· Lead customer programs from award through production and ongoing lifecycle management.
· Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure successful execution.
· Manage project schedules, milestones, and customer deliverables.
· Track risks, resolve issues, and communicate project status.
· Support product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Monitor program performance, timing, and profitability.
· Build strong, long-term customer relationships through responsive communication and proactive problem solving.
What We're Looking For
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
· Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, project management, program management, engineering, or customer-facing roles.
· Strong organizational and project management skills.
· Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
· Experience leading cross-functional teams.
· Understanding of manufacturing processes and product launches.
· APQP, PPAP, or automotive industry experience is a plus.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.