Search Jobs

Program-Project Manager

Auburn, AL 36832

Posted: 09/15/2026 Job Number: 63182491

Job Description

Program-Project Manager Up to $108,000 ANNUALLY

Join FIRST CHOICE: A SAVARD Personnel Group - where your skills are valued!
Key Requirements:
  • Execute project lifecycle: lead complex manufacturing and product launch programs from Request for Quote (RFQ) through Start of Production (SOP) and serial life
  • Coordinate teams across engineering, quality control, supply chain, purchasing, and shop-floor production
  • Monitor project expeditures, manage non-recurring costs (NRC), track financial performance, and oversee budget compliance
  • Develop comprehensive project schedules, track critical paths, and keep production milestones on target
  • Conduct risk assessments, build contingency plans, and manage engineering change requests
  • Uphold core automotive standards, including advance product quality planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) protocols
  • Act as the main point of contact for external clients and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical/business field
  • 3-5+ years of direct project management or program launch experience within an automotive manufacturing or Tier-1 supplier environment
  • Strong familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, lean manufacturing, and shop-floor industrialization processes
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (advanced Excel), MS Project, and ERP systems like SAP

Shifts:
  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Duration:
  • Direct Hire


How to Apply:
  • Apply & Receive offers NOW! Download Savard 24/7 App!
  • Call us at 225-930-0685 or 334-704-0400
  • Job ID# 63182491
Apply Online

Send an email reminder to:

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.

About Auburn, AL

Experience the charm and endless opportunities of Auburn, Alabama! From the vibrant arts scene at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art to the thrilling game days cheering on the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium, this area is full of energy and excitement for job seekers. With a blend of Southern hospitality, historic landmarks like Toomer's Corner, and a thriving local food scene featuring must-try Southern cuisine, joining the workforce in Auburn means immersing yourself in a community that values growth, culture, and connection. Explore our job listings today and discover why starting your career here could be your best decision yet!

Want to hear about a job first? Download our App!

Click here