EDAG Group
Posted 3w ago

Program Manager – Engineering Operations- Body Structures

EDAG Group
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • tracking programs
  • coordinating teams
  • reporting metrics
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field
  • 3+ years in program or project management
  • Preferably technical or manufacturing
  • JIRA and Confluence proficiency
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
Technical tools mentioned
JIRAConfluence

Job description

Description

Who we are:

EDAG Inc. is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends. We are the experts in the all-round development of complete vehicles and smart factories. Our interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitalization means that we have the crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.


Development with passion. That's us.


With an interdisciplinary team of around 9,000 experts, EDAG develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies.


This is how you will grow:

  • 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

This is how you will take us forward: 

  

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree  in Engineering, Business, or related field. 
  • 3+ years of experience  in program/project management, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment. 
  • Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools. 
  • Strong written and  verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data  into clear, actionable information. 
  • Excellent  organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred: 

  • 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. 

Key Attributes for Success:

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented 
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills 
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment 
  • Proactive communicator and problem-solver 

About EDAG Group

Provides engineering services for mobility, industry, and public sectors.

Year founded
1969
Employees
8303
Organization type
Public
Latest investment
Raised $86.95M Corporate Round (2026) — led by ATON Austria Holding GmbH
Headquarters
CH

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