Senior Program Manager of Manufacturing (Onsite: Troy, MI)
Capgemini
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About The Role You Are Considering
As a Senior Program Manager at Capgemini Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex manufacturing programs in a two-in-a-box model to drive manufacturing initiatives. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring successful delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.
In this role you will play a key role in:
- Leading cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex manufacturing programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and business goals
- Managing day-to-day activities and status across all programs, providing regular updates to stakeholders and ensuring transparency in communication
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans, schedules, and budgets, while monitoring progress against established milestones and KPIs
- Financial forecasts and budgets for manufacturing programs, including resource allocation, capital expenditures, and operational costs
- Creating and presenting detailed financial performance reports that track actual spending against budgeted amounts
- Conducting regular financial health assessments of programs and communicating potential risks or opportunities to senior leadership
- Collaborating with finance teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting across all program workstreams
- Establishing and managing relationships with multiple vendors and suppliers within the manufacturing ecosystem
- Developing integrated work plans that coordinate deliverables across internal teams and external partners
- Creating clear communication protocols and governance structures for multi-vendor environments
- Facilitating regular cross-vendor meetings to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and dependencies
- Managing vendor performance against contractual obligations and SLAs
- Resolving conflicts and addressing issues that arise between different vendor teams
- Coordinating integration points between vendor-delivered components to ensure cohesive program outcomes
- Implementing and overseeing Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity, adaptability, and delivery excellence
- Preparing and delivering leadership and senior-leadership reporting, including program status, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
- Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating program risks and issues, ensuring proactive resolution to minimize impact on deliverables
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and ensuring program outcomes align with their expectations
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure resource availability, allocation, and optimization across program initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- 10-15+ years of experience in program management, with a strong focus on manufacturing environments
- Must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder or Permanent Resident
Must Have Qualifications
- Engineering degree with specialized knowledge in manufacturing processes and technologies
- Proven experience implementing and working with Agile methodologies in complex program environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive manufacturing initiatives in collaborative models
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering results in challenging environments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively report to and engage with senior leadership
- Comprehensive understanding of program and risk management frameworks and methodologies
- Experience working in automotive or related manufacturing industries is highly desirable
- PMP, Agile, or other relevant program management certifications are a plus
How You Will Grow In This Role
Deepen Your Automotive & Manufacturing Expertise
- Build advanced knowledge in vehicle manufacturing, automation, and high‑volume production
- Work directly with OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, and EV innovators
- Gain end‑to‑end experience from prototype to launch
Lead High-Impact, Multi-Million-Dollar Programs
- Drive cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality & operations
- Own program strategy, schedules, KPIs, and high-stakes delivery
- Influence outcomes that directly impact vehicle performance and production efficiency
Advance Your Financial & Business Leadership
- Own forecasts, budgets, and manufacturing cost management
- Strengthen executive skills in financial reporting and decision-making
Command Multi-Vendor & Cross-Functional Ecosystems
- Manage relationships across suppliers, toolmakers, integrators, and internal teams
- Lead all parties toward unified, on‑time program delivery
Master Agile in a Manufacturing Environment
- Apply Agile frameworks across hardware and manufacturing programs
- Become a leader in modern, adaptive delivery models for automotive
Grow Your Executive Presence
- Present program health, risks, and strategy to senior leadership
- Build strong client relationships and shape key manufacturing initiatives
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $93,800.00 - $224,910.00
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
