Program Manager with German (k/m)

Program Manager with German (k/m)

Miejsce pracy: Poznań

Recruitment for

You'll take ownership of complex automotive programs, lead an international project management team, and work directly with some of the world's most recognized automotive brands.

Location: Poland, Remote (with occasional visits to Toruń).

Travel: UK, Germany and occasional international customer/site visits.

Company: A trusted Tier 1 automotive supplier delivering innovative electronic and illuminated components for premium automotive brands including Volkswagen Group, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren, Ford and Jaguar Land Rover.

Your responsibilities

• Taking ownership of multiple automotive programs, ensuring successful delivery from RFQ through industrialisation, launch and serial production.
• Managing program budgets, timelines, risks and customer expectations while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Leading an international Program Management team across Poland, the UK and Mexico, providing coaching, direction and performance support.
• Acting as the primary interface between the company, customers and suppliers throughout New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Driving APQP and Gateway processes to ensure smooth program execution and successful product launches.
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to resolve program challenges and remove delivery risks.
• Building strong relationships with global automotive OEMs while leading customer meetings, project reviews and escalations when required.
• Preparing program reports, monitoring KPIs and providing regular updates to senior leadership.

Our requirements

• 8+ years of extensive Program or Project Management experience within the automotive manufacturing industry (Tier 1 experience is essential).
• Proven experience managing automotive launches, New Product Introduction (NPI), and APQP processes.
• Strong understanding of automotive customer requirements and experience working directly with OEMs.
• Previous people management experience, ideally leading remote teams.
• Fluent English and business-level German are essential for day-to-day communication with German automotive customers.
• Strong planning, stakeholder management and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What we offer

• Work with globally recognized automotive brands including Volkswagen Group, Audi, Ford and Jaguar Land Rover.
• Lead international program with real business impact.
• Join a collaborative organization where ownership and autonomy matter more than hierarchy.
• Manage an experienced international team and report directly to senior executive leadership.
• Enjoy a flexible remote working model with occasional visits to the Toruń office and international travel.
• Become part of a business where your contribution is visible, your ideas are heard and your decisions make a tangible difference.

Benefits

• private medical care
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance

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