Senior Level Customer Program Manager Jobs
Senior level customer program manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping program strategy, owning client outcomes, and leading the cross-functional teams that deliver results. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Distribution & Wholesale, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, and employers like NVIDIA, Autoliv, and Databricks hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
You've delivered programs. You've managed teams. Now lead an organization that shapes the future of vehicle safety. Autoliv is looking for a proven automotive leader to guide a team of Program Managers responsible for launching and sustaining customer programs with leading global OEMs.
This role is ideal for candidates who have moved beyond individual project ownership and are now leading people, building customer relationships, and driving business results across multiple programs simultaneously.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers.
- Oversee multiple customer programs, ensuring timing, cost, quality, and financial objectives are achieved.
- Build strong relationships with OEM customers and serve as the escalation point for critical program issues.
- Drive launch readiness and support manufacturing operations throughout the product lifecycle.
- Own program financial performance, profitability, and risk management activities.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across global regions to ensure alignment, timely decision-making, and successful program execution.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of automotive program management experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing Program Managers, Project Managers, or customer-facing teams.
- Proven experience leading product development and launch programs within the automotive industry.
- Strong financial, customer management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Experience supporting Japanese OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru) is highly desirable.
- Restraints or automotive safety systems experience is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Please note: This is a people leadership position. We are seeking candidates who have experience leading Program Managers, Project Managers, or customer-facing program teams within the automotive industry.
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
FUNCTION
Launches
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
INTRODUCTION
You've delivered programs. You've managed teams. Now lead an organization that shapes the future of vehicle safety. Autoliv is looking for a proven automotive leader to guide a team of Program Managers responsible for launching and sustaining customer programs with leading global OEMs.
This role is ideal for candidates who have moved beyond individual project ownership and are now leading people, building customer relationships, and driving business results across multiple programs simultaneously.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Program Managers.
- Oversee multiple customer programs, ensuring timing, cost, quality, and financial objectives are achieved.
- Build strong relationships with OEM customers and serve as the escalation point for critical program issues.
- Drive launch readiness and support manufacturing operations throughout the product lifecycle.
- Own program financial performance, profitability, and risk management activities.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across global regions to ensure alignment, timely decision-making, and successful program execution.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of automotive program management experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing Program Managers, Project Managers, or customer-facing teams.
- Proven experience leading product development and launch programs within the automotive industry.
- Strong financial, customer management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Experience supporting Japanese OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru) is highly desirable.
- Restraints or automotive safety systems experience is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Please note: This is a people leadership position. We are seeking candidates who have experience leading Program Managers, Project Managers, or customer-facing program teams within the automotive industry.
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
FUNCTION
Launches
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
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Senior Level Customer Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level customer program manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned complex, multi-stakeholder programs from kickoff through renewal, not just managed tasks. Demonstrating that you have set program direction, resolved executive-level escalations, and improved measurable customer outcomes gives you a clear edge. A history of mentoring junior team members and influencing process improvements across departments strengthens your candidacy further.
Which companies hire senior level customer program managers?
Companies hiring senior level customer program managers right now include NVIDIA, Autoliv, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations with large enterprise customer bases or complex post-sale delivery operations that require experienced program ownership.
Are there remote senior level customer program manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability is meaningful at this level. About 29% of senior level customer program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many organizations now run customer programs across distributed teams and geographies. On-site roles still exist, particularly in industries with high-touch client relationships or regulated environments.
What makes a customer program manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to design and govern program frameworks, own the customer relationship at a strategic level, lead or mentor program managers below you, and influence decisions across sales, product, and delivery teams. The accountability extends to business outcomes, not just milestone completion.
Which industries hire the most senior level customer program managers?
Senior Level customer program manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because they rely on long-cycle, high-value customer engagements that require dedicated senior program leadership to protect retention and expansion revenue.