Program Management Manager

Job Posting Title

Program Management Manager

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for a Program Management Manager to join our team. This position will be based out of our World Headquarters, located in Detroit, MI.


The Program Management Manager determines project requirements, schedules, and capital expenditures to develop detailed project and program plans. Manages cross-functional teams; coordinates all project activities to drive projects from initial to completion. Coordinates critical, multisectional projects involving customers, vendors, and consultants. Performs project risk analysis, identifies risk areas, and develops alternate mitigation measures.

The Program Management Manager is also responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing a group of related projects to achieve organizational goals, acting as the central point of contact for stakeholders, and managing cross-functional teams, budgets, risks, scope and quality. Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks, and manage changes within the program to ensure goals are met.

Job Description:

• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.

• Demonstrable ability to lead and deliver important projects through to completion.

• Demonstrate competency in maintaining project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects including schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.

• Develop and implement programs aligned with organizational objectives, setting clear goals and defining the strategic direction for initiatives.

• Lead and influence cross-functional team members, guiding them in achieving program deliverables.

• Manage the dependencies between various projects within the program to ensure seamless integration.

• Establish and maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders, providing accurate and timely reports on program status.

• Ability to travel domestically to support the needs of the program.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.

• 7–10+ years of experience in program/project management, operations, or related leadership roles.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.