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Project Manager

Vitesco Technologies
Auburn Hills, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

About the role

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its
entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Summary:

 

The Program Manager is responsible to manage assigned projects/programs and ensure they are within the specified time, budget, and quality framework to meet the satisfaction of the customers, ensuring economic success for the company and profitability of the programs over lifetime

 

Your Responsibilities:

  • Lead assigned programs and projects in a matrixed, international environment. 
  • Manage self effectively through strong ownership, flexibility, and agility. 
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver scope, timing, budget, and quality targets. 
  • Plan and steer project execution, including resource planning, budget tracking, and customer coordination. 
  • Establish and maintain effective program structures, meetings, documentation, and information flow. 
  • Ensure compliance with relevant BU/PL processes and standards. 
  • Foster collaboration, coordination, and knowledge sharing across disciplines and regions. 
  • Support team development through feedback, reflection, and best-practice exchange. 
  • Manage stakeholder expectations through regular, clear, and appropriate communication. 
  • Manage communication between disciplines and team members.   

 

Your Qualifications:

Requirements for the position (e.g. training, experience, education, etc.):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
  • Minimum of 5 years in the role of project/product leadership working with multiple disciplines.  Automotive industry highly preferred.
  • Experience working with international teams.
  • Experience with PM tools: timelines, budgets. and approval processes. 
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Highly self-motivated and driven to achieve results.
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.

 

See all of our benefit offerings at https://schaefflerbenefits.com/

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

www.schaeffler.com/careers

 

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