Lear Corporation

Program/Platform Manager

Lear Corporation  •  Southfield, MI (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

As a member of the Seating Program Management team, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall success of a program launch through strong leadership, excellent organizational skills and clear communication with internal and external disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage program timelines by directing, coordinating, and communicating to all functional groups assigned to the program as well as customer functional groups and platform teams
  • Conduct planning activities to ensure programs launch on-time and meet deliverables
  • Monitor timing, quality, scope, technical and financial risks and issues on assigned program, resolving risks where possible
  • Managing engineering changes for profit and loss of your program
  • Work with functional managers to communicate resource requirements and expectations
  • Remain flexible to changing responsibilities and workload adjustments

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field
  • Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
  • Must be highly organized and display excellent leadership skills
  • Willing to travel domestically up to one week per month
  • 10 years automotive experience
  • 5 years of project or program management experience

Bonus If You Have

  • Siemens PLM Team Center system knowledge for Program and/or Sales functions.
  • German and/or Spanish language skills
  • German Automotive experience
  • Automotive Seating experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Lear Corporation

About Lear Corporation

Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is a global automotive leader in Seating and E-Systems. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers advanced technologies to the world’s major automakers. Building on more than 100 years of heritage, Lear is the largest U.S.-based automotive supplier, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, Lear’s global team of talented employees is shaping the future of mobility by developing solutions that enhance comfort, safety, and efficiency. More information is available at Lear.com.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Southfield , Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
lear.com
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