Program Manager-Tier 1 Automotive

Waterford Search Selection Advisory

📍 Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Full Time/Direct Hire Other-General Posted March 23, 2026

Job Description

Role SummaryThe Program Manager manages all engineering related program tasks from design, development, validation testing, fabrication, process layout and culminating in production start, continuous improvement initiatives and service part requirements.
 Key Responsibilities
  • Effectively identifies potential issues within the program and develops robust and cost mitigating solutions. Able to clearly communicate to management as required. 
  • Always involves a cross functional team to ensure all facets of the program are assessed for feasibility and cost with each change
  • Leads personnel dedicated to the project.
  • Addresses resource gaps to leadership to ensure success of the program 
  • Able to work under pressure and in stressful conditions from time to time.
  • Knows how to lead a team to execute. 
  • Takes ownership of program requirements and drives accountability in completion of tasks on time as per timeline. When timelines a...