Program Manager

Job summary

The Program Manager oversees automotive exterior component programs from inception through launch and ongoing production. This involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure programs meet scope, cost, timing, and quality targets.

Job details

Company Description Tiercon is a leading supplier of exterior components and systems to the automotive industry, focused on innovation, disciplined execution, and lean manufacturing principles. The company emphasizes continuous improvement in technology, cost, quality, and delivery, supported by advanced molding, robotic paint processes, and comprehensive assembly capabilities. Tiercon operates a fully equipped inspection laboratory with state-of-the-art measurement equipment to ensure high-quality standards. Its engineering and innovation teams support customers from initial design concepts through to full production, using tools such as CAD, FEA, mold flow analysis, and development testing. Employee contribution and professional development are considered core to Tiercon’s ongoing success. Role Description The Program Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Stoney Creek, ON, responsible for overseeing automotive exterior component programs from inception through launch and ongoing production. This role coordinates cross-functional activities among engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers to ensure programs meet scope, cost, timing, and quality targets. Day-to-day tasks include managing project timelines, monitoring budgets, preparing status reports, and facilitating program reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders. The Program Manager leads risk identification and mitigation, supports change management, and ensures compliance with customer and industry requirements. This role also drives continuous improvement initiatives, fosters effective communication, and supports Tiercon’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Qualifications Program and project management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. Experience in automotive manufacturing or related industries, with understanding of injection molding, painting, assembly, and quality processes. Technical aptitude with exposure to engineering concepts, CAD documentation, and product development lifecycle. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and support continuous improvement initiatives. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build productive relationships with customers and internal teams. Proficiency in common business and project management software (e.g., MS Office, project planning tools). Post-secondary education in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. Experience managing multiple concurrent programs in a fast-paced environment and meeting strict deadlines. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949) is an asset.

What you’ll do

The Program Manager oversees automotive exterior component programs from inception through launch and ongoing production. This involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure programs meet scope, cost, timing, and quality targets.

Requirements

Candidates need a post-secondary degree in engineering, business, or manufacturing and experience in automotive manufacturing. Proficiency in project management tools and knowledge of lean manufacturing and IATF 16949 standards are required or preferred.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Program Management
• Project Planning
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Injection Molding
• Automotive Manufacturing
• CAD Documentation
• Product Development Lifecycle
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• MS Office
• Lean Manufacturing
• IATF 16949
• Budget Monitoring
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Transportation