Program Manager-Engineering Operations

Dearborn · On-site

About this role

WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a PROGRAM MANAGER-ENGINEERING OPERATIONS.

 
DESCRIPTION

Program Tracking & Reporting​

  • Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.​

  • Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.​

  • Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.​

JIRA & Confluence Administration

  • Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.​

  • Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.​

Cross-Functional Collaboration​

  • Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.​

  • Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.​

Communication & Reporting​

  • Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.​

  • Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.​

REQUIREMENTS 
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.​

  • Experience working in engineering development, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.​

  • Familiarity with part release processes, engineering change management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.​

  • Knowledge of Agile or Stage-Gate development processes.

  • Knowledge of JIRA or Confluence
  • English (C1-C2)
  • 1 year contract
 
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Company at a glance

About the EDAG Group

The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering service provider with experts in mobility, defense, industry, and public solutions. The company combines engineering excellence with the latest technological trends and provides comprehensive support to clients in the development of complex products, systems, and production solutions in an increasingly interconnected environment.

With an interdisciplinary team of some 8,000 experts, a global network of around 70 locations, and over 55 years of engineering experience, the EDAG Group pursues a unique 360-degree development approach that encompasses modern mobility solutions as well as industrial applications, safety-critical systems, and complex development and transformation projects for the public sector.

Across industries, the EDAG Group develops products, production facilities, and plants that holistically integrate and digitally connect all manufacturing-related processes. Innovative strategies, data-driven development approaches, and a powerful digital infrastructure form the foundation for forward-looking solutions — from highly automated industrial environments and resilient defense systems to sustainable concepts for public sector clients. The interdisciplinary approach and a strong partner network enable an optimal customer experience for an international client base comprising leading companies, institutions, and public sector clients.

The company has been listed on the stock exchange since 2015 and generated sales of € 714 million in 2025.

For more information, see the EDAG Group website: www.edag.com

Founded1969
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryEngineering Services
Location
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Websiteedag.com
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