ADS Program Manager

Bartech Staffing is proud to partner with a leader in the Automotive Industry who is accepting applications for a Program Manager . As a Program Manager you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex Automated Driving Systems (ADS) programs from concept through production. This is a contractual opportunity , fully onsite, in the Ann Arbor, MI area

Hourly Pay Range $52/hr. - $57/hr. (W2)

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program planning including scope, objectives, deliverables, and milestone definition for ADS and ADAS features.
• Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, dashboards, and risk registers to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Manage dependencies across multiple engineering groups (software, systems, validation, hardware).
• Identify and assess program risks; lead mitigation planning and escalation as needed to protect timing and quality.
• Lead cross-functional readiness reviews for major milestones (design reviews, integration checkpoints, validation gates).
• Serve as the primary liaison for engineering teams, product planning, global partners and executive leadership.
• Translate complex technical issues into clear and actionable program updates for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Support senior leadership with KPI reporting, program summaries, and executive-level presentations.
• Partner with System and Software Engineering to ensure requirements, specifications, and validation plans align with program intent.
• Manage change control processes, balancing feature evolution, timing constraints, and cost targets.
• Oversee documentation quality and configuration management in adherence with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and internal governance standards.
• Define and monitor KPIs including schedule adherence, defect trends, validation coverage, and software maturity.
• Utilize data analytics to drive improvements in issue closure rates, execution efficiency, and cross-functional communication.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements, automation opportunities, and tool improvements to streamline operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving across all partner teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of program or project management experience within automotive systems; ADS/ADAS experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success delivering complex system or software programs compliant with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple global stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management and engineering tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, ADO, Confluence, DOORS).
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

No C2C
Benefits
As a Program Manager with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• 529 college savings program

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For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.
Keyword: ADAS, Program Management, Autonomous Driving, Engineering

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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