Project Manager

Job Title:
Project Manager – Automotive Validation

Location:
Auburn Hills, MI

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a
Project Manager with automotive and validation experience
to support programs for our Stellantis client in Auburn Hills, MI. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing validation activities, cross-functional coordination, and customer-facing project execution within the automotive domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage automotive projects with a focus on
  system/component validation and testing
• Plan, track, and execute project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate with
  validation, engineering, quality, and supplier teams
• Act as the primary point of contact for
  Stellantis customer interactions
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies; drive mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with
  automotive standards and OEM validation processes
• Prepare and present project status reports, KPIs, and reviews to stakeholders
• Support change management, scope control, and resource planning

Required Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of experience
  as a Project Manager in the
  automotive industry
• Strong experience in
  automotive validation/testing projects
• Prior experience working with
  Stellantis (FCA)
  or other OEMs preferred
• Understanding of
  automotive development lifecycle (V-model)
• Familiarity with validation processes such as DV/PV, system testing, and issue tracking
• Excellent communication, customer management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Excel, etc.)