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$70K - 120K a year
Manage automotive validation projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
3-4 years of automotive validation project management experience, familiarity with OEM processes, and proficiency with project management tools.
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.)
This job posting was last updated on 12/19/2025