Director Of Program Management Jobs in Michigan
Director Of Program Management jobs in Michigan are open across Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Franklin and other Michigan metros, with employers like The University of Michigan, Osborn Engineering, and Crunch Fitness hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Henniges Automotive North America, Inc., in Auburn Hills, Michigan, seeks a Director of Engineering & Program Management. 50% travel, domestic and international.
Duties:
- Recruit and assign managers and team members to support regional programs and oversee activities to ensure programs are on-time
- Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and provide direction to remedy issues
- Provide leadership and direction for activities relating to new customer quotes, product innovation, VA/VE, and root cause problem solving of warranty, testing, and system functional issues
- Ensure all capital appropriation requests and tooling kickoffs are completed, and build readiness reviews in advance of customer milestones
- Evaluate and oversee approval of design changes, specification changes, and drawing releases
- Coordinate program management teams with quality and plant operations to conduct program reviews and resolve open issues
- Lead projects and/or project teams, assign work, review progress and evaluate results
- Oversee and manage warranty costs and issues for program and maintain customer and internal targets
Work from home allowed two days per week.
Minimum education required: Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree.
Minimum experience required:
10 years of experience in a Management or Program Engineering role at an automotive manufacturing supplier plant in production, quality or manufacturing engineering departments, or a combination thereof. Must have 5 years of work experience with each of the following:
- Developing automotive products from initial concept through validation and launch
- Establishing and controlling department budgets, defining new program capital and tooling budget submissions to corporate finance and controlled spending, and collections in support of company cashflow targets
- Managing cross functional program teams through all development phases per requirements of automotive customers
- Managing organizations with more than twenty employees, and cultivating technical and managerial leaders by establishing development plans and through coaching
Send resumes to hq.careers@hennigesautomotive.com, (Subject Line: HQ-2026-DEPM).
LOCATION: Work Location: In person
Henniges Automotive North America, Inc., in Auburn Hills, Michigan, seeks a Director of Engineering & Program Management. 50% travel, domestic and international.
Duties:
- Recruit and assign managers and team members to support regional programs and oversee activities to ensure programs are on-time
- Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and provide direction to remedy issues
- Provide leadership and direction for activities relating to new customer quotes, product innovation, VA/VE, and root cause problem solving of warranty, testing, and system functional issues
- Ensure all capital appropriation requests and tooling kickoffs are completed, and build readiness reviews in advance of customer milestones
- Evaluate and oversee approval of design changes, specification changes, and drawing releases
- Coordinate program management teams with quality and plant operations to conduct program reviews and resolve open issues
- Lead projects and/or project teams, assign work, review progress and evaluate results
- Oversee and manage warranty costs and issues for program and maintain customer and internal targets
Work from home allowed two days per week.
Minimum education required: Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree.
Minimum experience required:
10 years of experience in a Management or Program Engineering role at an automotive manufacturing supplier plant in production, quality or manufacturing engineering departments, or a combination thereof. Must have 5 years of work experience with each of the following:
- Developing automotive products from initial concept through validation and launch
- Establishing and controlling department budgets, defining new program capital and tooling budget submissions to corporate finance and controlled spending, and collections in support of company cashflow targets
- Managing cross functional program teams through all development phases per requirements of automotive customers
- Managing organizations with more than twenty employees, and cultivating technical and managerial leaders by establishing development plans and through coaching
Send resumes to hq.careers@hennigesautomotive.com, (Subject Line: HQ-2026-DEPM).
LOCATION: Work Location: In person
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Director Of Program Management Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The University of Michigan4
- Osborn Engineering3
- Crunch Fitness2
- Eccalon2
- State of Michigan2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education7
- Automotive5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Technology & Software3
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of program management jobs across Michigan.
- 8-12 years of program or project management experience across complex, cross-functional initiatives
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification from the Project Management Institute
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent programs with budgets in the millions
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or ServiceNow
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related technical field
- Experience establishing or scaling a PMO, including governance frameworks and reporting standards
Director Of Program Management Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many director of program management jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 36+ director of program management openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Franklin. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
How much do director of program managements make in Michigan?
Director of program managements in Michigan earn a median of about $100,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,980 for the lowest 10% to over $154,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Michigan cities have the most director of program management jobs?
Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Franklin have the most director of program management openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire director of program managements in Michigan?
Employers hiring director of program managements in Michigan include The University of Michigan, Osborn Engineering, and Crunch Fitness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote director of program management jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 22% of director of program management openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for director of program management jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to director of program management jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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