PROGRAM MANAGER

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Job Title: Program Manager

• Type of Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Location: Rossford,Ohio

• Responsibilities

• Lead overall program management activities to ensure achievement of defined business metrics, financial targets, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.

• Drive business growth by supporting commercial activities, quotations, and new business opportunities in partnership with Sales.

• Lead cross-functional program teams and ensure alignment between engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, logistics, finance, and customer stakeholders.

• Secure required support from functional managers and maintain accountability for program execution across all disciplines.

• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong customer relationships throughout program development and launch.

• Establish and maintain effective communication processes and information flows across all functions, sites, and stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to INPRO methodologies, procedures, governance requirements, and defined program responsibilities.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision for Program Engineers assigned to the program portfolio.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action activities across programs and project management processes.

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and mandatory training requirements.

• Support other functional areas as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related field preferred.

• 3 years of experience in Program Management minimum

• Strong experience in automotive program management, preferably within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier environment.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing EBIT, margins, budgets, tooling investments, and capital expenditures.

• Deep understanding of APQP, launch management, and automotive customer requirements.

• Experience managing complex customer-facing programs with significant timing, quality, and cost responsibilities.

• Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience supervising Program Engineers and influencing cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• English required; additional languages are a plus.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You'll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow's automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.