Program Chief Manager Tata Technologies - 3.8 Troy, MI Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $125,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Dental insurance 401(k) Parental leave Flexible schedule Qualifications Sourcing Management Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Managing engineering teams Master of Science Electrical Engineering Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Program Chief Manager Location:

Detroit, MI (Hybrid) | Travel to OEM and supplier locations as required

JOB SUMMARY

Tata Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Chief Manager to provide overall technical leadership and engineering governance for the Program. The role is responsible for the successful delivery of program, ensuring alignment across vehicle architecture, system integration, engineering quality, validation readiness, customer requirements, timing, cost, and program milestones and also includes Guiding diagnostics architecture, connected vehicle solutions, digital services, and software integration activities. The candidate will serve as the primary technical authority for the program and work directly with OEM leadership, suppliers, engineering teams, and program management to drive concept-to-launch execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Technical Leadership Provide overall technical leadership for programs. Own vehicle architecture and system integration decisions. Lead technical reviews, engineering signoffs, and milestone readiness assessments. Drive issue resolution and technical risk mitigation activities. Vehicle & System Engineering Oversee vehicle architecture, chassis systems, powertrain integration, cooling, fuel, EVAP, exhaust, electrical, diagnostics, and body builder interfaces. Ensure technical alignment across all engineering functions. Lead carryover, modified-content, and new-content decisions. Diagnostics architecture Leadership Guide diagnostics architecture, connected vehicle solutions, digital services, and software integration activities. Support product roadmap alignment and digital feature prioritization. Ensure integration between vehicle systems and digital ecosystem functions. Engineering Governance & Program Execution Lead cross-functional engineering reviews and recovery plans. Manage technical assumptions, dependencies, risks, and escalations. Review engineering maturity, quality, and deliverable readiness at each milestone. Support customer reviews and executive updates. Supplier & Customer Management Act as the primary technical interface with OEM and strategic suppliers. Support sourcing decisions, technical evaluations, and supplier readiness reviews. Drive closure of customer technical concerns and engineering escalations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Qualifications Education BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Experience 20+ years of automotive or commercial vehicle product development experience. 10+ years leading cross-functional vehicle programs as Chief Engineer, Vehicle Line Director, or Systems Engineering Leader. Experience with commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, off-highway, or vocational vehicle platforms preferred.

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Parental leave Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person