[Remote] Project Manager - Automotive
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thepacgroup is seeking a Project Manager to oversee daily installation operations related to VAPR system deployment on commercial fleet vehicles. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating technicians and workflow across installation activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of installation teams
- Ensure adherence to standardized installation procedures (SOPs)
- Assign technicians based on workload, skill level, and production targets
- Conduct daily briefings to align on safety, production goals, and priorities
- Maintain consistent workflow across all installation steps
- Track daily installation output against plan
- Monitor cycle times and identify bottlenecks
- Implement corrective actions to maintain throughput
- Ensure efficient vehicle flow through staging, installation, and completion
- Coordinate readiness of tools, materials, and kits to avoid delays
- Coordinate vehicle availability and staging within the site/yard
- Ensure proper sequencing of vehicles aligned with installation plan
- Support vehicle movement coordination as needed to maintain workflow
- Prevent congestion, idle time, or process interruptions
- Ensure all installations follow approved procedures and quality standards
- Support inspection activities and coordinate rework when required
- Monitor First Pass Yield (FPY) performance and defect trends
- Escalate recurring quality issues to program and engineering teams
- Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices
- Ensure compliance with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and safety procedures
- Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas
- Report and escalate safety risks, incidents, or near misses
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the customer
- Coordinate daily execution with site representatives
- Provide updates on production status, risks, and constraints
- Escalate issues related to site access, logistics, or operations
- Maintain working knowledge of all installation steps
- Provide hands-on support during peak demand or operational gaps
- Support onboarding and on-the-job training of technicians
- Provide daily reporting on production, quality, and safety metrics
- Track issues, delays, and risks impacting execution
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability (e.g., VIN-level tracking)
- Coordinate with PAC leadership and cross-functional teams
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow
- Support implementation of updated procedures and best practices
- Provide feedback to program leadership on operational performance
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in automotive installation, fleet upfit, or similar field operations
- Experience leading field teams of 8–16 technicians
- Ability to read, understand, and enforce SOPs
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable working in high-volume, fast-paced environments
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to perform hands-on technical tasks within the installation process when required
- English Communication: All employees must be able to communicate effectively in English during operations
- Work Authorization: All employees must have valid legal authorization to work in the US
- Safety Compliance: All employees must always follow safety regulations and immediately report any potential risks or unsafe conditions during operations
- Work Standards: Personnel must follow the established working procedures, including punctuality, adherence to process instructions, and meeting expected performance levels
- Fleet installation or vehicle modification programs
- Experience with structured production environments (takt-based or high-volume)
- Multi-site deployment experience
- Experience working with enterprise customers
Company Overview
- The PAC Group is in engineering consulting, program and construction management services. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://pacgroup.com/.
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