What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Program Manager position at TYC Americas?
📍 Wixom, MI | Full-time | On-site
TYC Americas is growing in Wixom, Michigan with our new Mobility Development Center — our first U.S. development and manufacturing hub, focused on delivering state-of-the-art lighting and mobility technologies. 🚗✨
We are seeking a Jr. Program Manager to support and lead customer programs while learning program management best practices. This is a great opportunity for engineers or technical professionals looking to transition into Program Management and gain direct experience managing new product launches.
You’ll be central to our success as we expand with exciting new OEM projects, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring commitments are delivered on time, on budget, and with excellence.
- Deliver Programs: Support timing, budget, and customer satisfaction KPIs.
- Lead Teams: Coordinate cross-functional groups to meet program goals and milestones.
- Customer Partnership: Build and maintain strong OEM relationships.
- Communicate Clearly: Provide updates to management (escalations, gate reviews, scope changes).
- Improve Processes: Champion standardization and continuous improvement.
- Manage Risks & Opportunities: Identify issues early and assist with action plans.
- 3–7 years maximum of experience in automotive, product engineering, or similar technical field.
- No prior Program Management experience required – we will train and mentor.
- BS in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- Familiarity with automotive product development processes (IATF 16949, APQP, GD&T, FMEA, 8D, SPC, poke yoke, control plans, etc.) preferred.
- Basic understanding of business cases and financial KPIs is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Bonus: Exposure to manufacturing launch activities.
- Early-career engineer or professional ready to step into Program Management.
- Self-starter, resourceful, and eager to learn.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customers and colleagues.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and systematic in managing timing and deliverables.
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and motivated by growth.
- Be part of TYC’s new U.S. hub for innovation in Wixom, MI.
- Gain program management experience while working on major OEM programs.
- Learn directly from experienced global leaders in automotive.
- TYCA supports employee development and career growth into future leadership roles.
✨ Ready to make the leap into Program Management and help deliver the next generation of mobility and lighting innovation? Apply today!