Program Manager

Job Title: Container Program ManagerJob Description

The Container Program Manager will lead the planning and execution of packaging plans for future vehicle programs. The role involves ensuring the on-time delivery of the right container at the lowest cost for both current and future launch programs. This position requires significant integration and initiative with various departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, vehicle assembly plants, Suppliers, and Program Teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent the containers planning team as the single point of contact with the program teams.

• Represent Global Containers in external venues including the Program Execution Team, Manufacturing Integration Team, and Material Launch Readiness Team meetings.

• Manage container planning activities to meet GVDP requirements, coordinating and managing integrated container fabricators in the design, development, production, and deployment of specialized containers.

• Oversee the entire container program life-cycle, including finances, timing, and readiness.

• Conduct container concept and sample buyoff workshops.

• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.

• Develop Total Enterprise Cost business cases related to container investment, logistics CPU impact, and material piece price.

• Handle Container Program Financial AR including estimating, forecasting, spending, and approval responsibilities.

• Manage pre-launch activities including ownership of the plan for every part, supply chain container system sizing, and supporting supplier readiness.

• Manage post-launch container activities such as quality, engineering work orders, annuals, and modifications.

• Respond to critical capacity studies and resolve container-related capacity issues.

• Support the advance container planning group with effective post-VPI data transfer activities.

• Analyze, interpret, evaluate, plan, and make recommendations on programs and policies relative to total enterprise cost analysis.

• Present findings and recommendations to all levels of management and across various organizations and disciplines.

Essential Skills

• Program management

• Engineering

• Project management and coordination

• Experience in automotive manufacturing

• Long-term program planning

• Cost estimation and financial management

• Crisis management

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Excel Scripts, MS Office Suite, and Microsoft Project

• Experience with Gantt charts

• Manufacturing engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably a technical degree (4-year degree)

• Training on the container side of the business will be provided

• Industrial Engineers with exposure to packaging and supply chain activities are encouraged to apply

• Automotive launch experience

• Experience in cost and financial management, particularly in staying within budget

Work Environment

This position is primarily a hybrid role, with three days in the office and two days working remotely. The office is located within the Vehicle Engineering Center, which houses 4,000 employees. The team consists of approximately 60 engineers, divided into 2-3 groups per part and vehicle line. This is a first shift position, with business casual attire as the dress code, and involves 10% or less travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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