JOB DETAILS
Program Manager
CompanyPurem by Eberspächer
LocationNovi
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
About The Company
Purem by Eberspaecher is a subsidiary of the Esslingen-based Eberspaecher Group. To achieve clean and quiet mobility, around 7,400 employees develop and produce exhaust and acoustic systems for passenger cars, CVs, and off-road vehicles. The technologies make a significant contribution to meeting the strictest emission standards and noise guidelines. Its customer base includes the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers.
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About the Role
Objective of the Position: Primary function is to manage the EBIT for the customer business unit. Provide input to customer strategy and rough planning.
Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that
- Accept or reject a program/program portfolio at program kickoff based on goals set by the ECE.
- Customer strategy development.
- Direct program management methodology in direct report group.
- Facilitate the continuation of program management and enterprise implementation.
- Manage and grow customer relations.
- Manage quote activity for new business.
- Manage the EBIT and deviations from target. This includes risk management, milestone management and open issues management.
- Monitor and report out adherence of program management methodology for indirect reports.
Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that
- Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Purem / Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
- Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem / Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all Purem / Eberspaecher polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirement Profile:
Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales or closely related field.
- Minimum three years’ experience in program management.
- Minimum ten years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier with a combination of purchasing, engineering, finance and/or manufacturing preferably in an automotive setting.
- Ability to travel domestically or international by car or plane.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.
Key Skills
Program ManagementEBIT ManagementCustomer StrategyRisk ManagementMilestone ManagementQuote ActivityMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectSAPAutomotive IndustryManufacturingEngineeringFinancePurchasingQuality ManagementHSE Compliance
Categories
Management & LeadershipEngineeringManufacturingFinance & AccountingSales
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Program Manager is responsible for managing the EBIT for the customer business unit and overseeing program methodology. They facilitate customer strategy development, manage quote activities, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
2594
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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