Join a global Tier 1 automotive business where your decisions drive world-class vehicle launches.
Program Manager (m/f)
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.
What will you be doing?
➡️ 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.
What will help you get the job done?
💡 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.
Why is it worth it?
⭐ 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.
Hello! I’m Olga and I am responsible for this recruitment process. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. I will be happy to meet you!
Contact details:
👩💻 Olga Kamińska,
📧 e-mail:olga.kaminska@hrcontact.co,
☎️ +48 500 035 642.
Ref. no: PM/07/2026/P
CAZ: 11828
