Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.
Program Manager - Electrical Systems
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Program Manager - Electrical Systems
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to drive customer programs from concept to production and deliver high-quality wire harness solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle market.
Program Summary As the Program Manager, you will lead cross‑functional programs, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, cost, and performance. Success requires exceptional communication, disciplined execution, and the ability to translate customer needs into clear internal actions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Serve as the primary program contact for assigned customers, building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead program planning, execution, and risk management to ensure on‑time delivery, product quality, and financial performance.
Facilitate customer meetings, design reviews, and checkpoints to align expectations, changes, and milestones.
Translate customer requirements and commercial agreements into executable internal program plans integrating engineering, purchasing, operations, and quality.
Drive schedule adherence, manage deliverables, and early identify risks and roadblocks.
Coordinate design release, validation, prototype builds, PPAP activities, and launch readiness with internal and external stakeholders.
Own program cost, including tooling, material, engineering hours, and launch expenses; monitor profitability with finance and sales.
Support quote development, engineering changes, cost updates, and customer negotiations with a fact‑based approach.
Identify program risks early and develop mitigation actions.
Manage engineering change requests (ECR/ECO), ensuring impacts are documented and approved internally and with customers.
Maintain accurate status documentation (program timelines, open issues, risk registers, customer action logs).
Provide regular program updates to leadership, highlighting accomplishments, risks, decision needs, and performance metrics.
Support continuous improvement of program execution processes, templates, and standard work across the program management office.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program/Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in program management or project leadership in automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, or related industries.
Preferred Characteristics
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams and managing full product lifecycle—from concept to launch.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, connectors, and vehicle electrical architecture or willingness to learn quickly.
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify complex issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Experience with program management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent Gantt/schedule software.
Experience with APQP, PPAP, DFM/DFA, FMEA, and launch processes in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with OEM program processes and customer expectations.
Working knowledge of harness design, manufacturing, routing, and material cost drivers.
PMP, Prince2, Agile certification, or formal project management training is a plus.
High sense of ownership with a customer‑focused mindset and a results‑driven approach.
Ability to influence without authority and inspire cross‑functional alignment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as programs require.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship CVG does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full‑time basis.
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Program Summary As the Program Manager, you will lead cross‑functional programs, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, cost, and performance. Success requires exceptional communication, disciplined execution, and the ability to translate customer needs into clear internal actions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Serve as the primary program contact for assigned customers, building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead program planning, execution, and risk management to ensure on‑time delivery, product quality, and financial performance.
Facilitate customer meetings, design reviews, and checkpoints to align expectations, changes, and milestones.
Translate customer requirements and commercial agreements into executable internal program plans integrating engineering, purchasing, operations, and quality.
Drive schedule adherence, manage deliverables, and early identify risks and roadblocks.
Coordinate design release, validation, prototype builds, PPAP activities, and launch readiness with internal and external stakeholders.
Own program cost, including tooling, material, engineering hours, and launch expenses; monitor profitability with finance and sales.
Support quote development, engineering changes, cost updates, and customer negotiations with a fact‑based approach.
Identify program risks early and develop mitigation actions.
Manage engineering change requests (ECR/ECO), ensuring impacts are documented and approved internally and with customers.
Maintain accurate status documentation (program timelines, open issues, risk registers, customer action logs).
Provide regular program updates to leadership, highlighting accomplishments, risks, decision needs, and performance metrics.
Support continuous improvement of program execution processes, templates, and standard work across the program management office.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program/Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in program management or project leadership in automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, or related industries.
Preferred Characteristics
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams and managing full product lifecycle—from concept to launch.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, connectors, and vehicle electrical architecture or willingness to learn quickly.
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify complex issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Experience with program management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent Gantt/schedule software.
Experience with APQP, PPAP, DFM/DFA, FMEA, and launch processes in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with OEM program processes and customer expectations.
Working knowledge of harness design, manufacturing, routing, and material cost drivers.
PMP, Prince2, Agile certification, or formal project management training is a plus.
High sense of ownership with a customer‑focused mindset and a results‑driven approach.
Ability to influence without authority and inspire cross‑functional alignment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as programs require.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship CVG does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full‑time basis.
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