Program Manager (f/m/d)

Klüber Lubrication NA LP

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Pinerolo Until 8/23/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Program Ownership: Lead customer programs end-to-end from nomination to series production stabilization.

  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Align R&D, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, supply chain, finance, and sales teams.

  • Project Manager Leadership: Guide and support Project Managers to ensure consistent execution and governance.

  • Customer Interface: Manage customer communication, escalations, changes, and overall satisfaction.

  • Operations Coordination: Collaborate with plants to ensure readiness for industrialization, launch, and ramp-up.

  • Program Governance: Define and monitor plans, milestones, budgets, risks, KPIs, and reporting.

  • Risk & Change Management: Identify risks, drive mitigation actions, and manage scope changes.

  • Financial Oversight: Support profitability, cost control, investments, and business case alignment with Finance.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or related field.

Experience: 7+ years in program/project management in international manufacturing or automotive environments.

Program Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs (time, cost, quality, scope, risks).

Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and directly managing Project Managers.

Customer Management: Strong skills in handling customer interactions, escalations, negotiations, and issue resolution.

Operations Knowledge: Solid understanding of manufacturing, industrialization, quality, supply chain, and launch processes.

Certification & Tools: PMP or similar preferred; strong knowledge of program management methods, tools, and reporting.

Soft Skills & Languages: Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; fluent English required.

The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €42,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.
About this role

Summary

Manage complex programs end-to-end, coordinate teams, handle customer relations, oversee operations, and ensure project success.

Job title

Program Manager (f/m/d)

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Pinerolo, Italy; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$42k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

program managementleadershipcommunicationproject managementrisk managementindustrializationcustomer managementPMP

Preferred skills

manufacturingautomotiveinternational experienceproblem-solving

Specializations

program managementcross-functional teamscustomer interfaceindustrializationrisk management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

10064 Pinerolo, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

On-site City