Program Manager
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Job Description
What you will do:
The Program Manager at Clarios is responsible for leading complex cross-functional programs that drive innovation operational excellence and customer satisfaction across the organization. This role oversees the full lifecycle of strategic initiatives from concept through execution ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budgets. The position requires a strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders mitigate risks and deliver results in a fast-paced global environment. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise leadership acumen and business insight to successfully manage high-impact programs that support Clarios long-term growth and transformation.
How you will do it:
- Lead the planning execution and delivery of large-scale programs ensuring alignment with strategic objectives timelines and financial targets across global teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering operations supply chain finance and commercial functions to ensure seamless program execution and stakeholder alignment.
- Develop and maintain detailed program plans schedules and budgets proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders providing regular updates on program status milestones and key performance indicators.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing best practices in program management methodologies and tools.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance processes quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
- Facilitate decision-making by preparing and presenting business cases trade-off analyses and scenario planning to senior leadership.
- Manage program scope change control and resource allocation to maintain alignment with evolving business priorities and customer needs.
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and innovation within program teams to drive high performance and engagement.
- Support post-launch activities including performance tracking lessons learned and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term program success.
- Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the development of program management capabilities across the organization.
- Represent Clarios in customer-facing program reviews ensuring transparency responsiveness and alignment with client expectations.
What we look for:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management preferably within the automotive manufacturing or energy sectors.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex cross-functional programs from initiation through completion in a global environment.
- Strong understanding of program management methodologies tools and best practices including Agile Waterfall and hybrid approaches.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions and manage ambiguity in dynamic environments.
- Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project Smartsheet or similar tools along with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience managing budgets schedules and resources across multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to executive audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-cultural teams and navigate organizational complexity in a matrixed structure.
- Familiarity with product development processes supply chain operations and quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed to support program execution and stakeholder engagement.
Preferred:
- Masters degree or PMP certification strongly preferred.
- Experience working in automotive manufacturing or energy sectors.
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What you get:
- Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance Employee Assistance Program and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise gender ethnicity and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
