Program Manager (Automotive Connectivity)
Program Manager at IDEMIA leading automotive connectivity programs for North American car OEMs, owning delivery on time, quality, and budget while serving as the main customer contact and coordinating cross-functional teams. Requires 10+ years of program management and automotive or connectivity experience; PMP is a plus.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Exton, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 10 years of Program Management experience
- Strong customer-facing experience in complex business environments
- Experience in Automotive or Connectivity (both is a strong advantage)
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong customer relationship management capabilities
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Structured, organized, and results-oriented approach
- Ability to thrive in a multicultural and matrix organization
- Compliance with Automotive standards (APQP, IATF 16949) and internal governance
Nice to have
- PMP certification
Full description
Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.
Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.
Purpose
As Program Manager, Automotive Connectivity, you will lead strategic connectivity programs for leading North American automotive manufacturers. You will be responsible for delivering programs on time, on quality, and on budget while building strong customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
This role combines customer engagement, program leadership, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Missions
- Lead one or more connectivity programs for major North American automotive OEMs
- Ensure successful program delivery in line with customer expectations, quality standards, schedule, and financial targets
- Serve as the primary customer contact for all operational and program-related matters
- Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication, stakeholder alignment, and effective issue resolution
- Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Product & Offering Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal
- Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders while anticipating future business opportunities and risks
- Monitor program performance, quality, execution, and billings
- Support contract negotiations and pre-sales activities
- Promote continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, Automotive standards (APQP, IATF 16949…) and internal governance processes
Profile & Other Information
- Minimum 10 years of Program Management experience
- Strong customer-facing experience in complex business environments
- Experience in either Automotive or Connectivity is required. Experience in both is a strong advantage