Associate Program Manager Full Time NEW

Are you motivated by developing strong business cases, supporting new business growth, and building trusted customer relationships? Are you organized, resourceful, and ready to make an impact? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Associate Program Manager.

TYC has been a global leader for more than 60 years, and our new Wixom, Michigan facility is launching an exciting new chapter as our first development and manufacturing hub outside of Asia.

Company Culture

TYCA Michigan is a close-knit, dynamic team where every voice matters. We value communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement through daily morning check-ins, Program Reviews, team-building events, lunch outings, and an open-door culture. We are also committed to making a positive impact through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and a strong safety-first mindset.

What You’ll Do

As an Associate Program Manager, you will:

• Support new business acquisition by participating in RFQ Roundtable reviews.
• Respond to RFQs by coordinating business cases, quote preparation, and customer portal submissions.
• Identify risks and opportunities during the quoting phase and document action plans.
• Prepare quote proposals for Go/No-Go decisions.
• Contribute to new business strategies and growth plans.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Track customer invoicing milestones on development programs in partnership with Finance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date program financial dashboards throughout program development.

Although this role does not have direct reports, leadership, teamwork, and initiative are essential. TYCA supports employee development and career planning, with opportunities to grow into future people leadership roles.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• A self-starter who is eager to contribute creativity, passion, and ideas.
• Comfortable tackling challenges head-on and pursuing growth opportunities.
• A strong team player who enjoys working on dynamic, rewarding projects.
• Organized and systematic, with a focus on timing and follow-through.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful in problem-solving and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry or a related background.
• Understanding of business cases and financial KPIs.
• Experience managing multiple OEM customer quotations simultaneously.
• New site location experience is a plus.