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New Model Project Manager

Vaco
$25.00 - $28.00 / hr
United States, Ohio, Dublin
Jun 05, 2025
New Model Project Manager - Hybrid \| Columbus, OH \| $26-28/hr A leading automotive supplier is seeking a New Model Project Manager to support key vehicle programs by acting as a central liaison between internal departments, external partners, and manufacturing facilities. This hybrid position is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of project coordination and cross-functional communication. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate pre-production and production activities to support vehicle program timelines Ensure timely part readiness and manage design changes Serve as the liaison between internal departments (sales, engineering, manufacturing) and external partners (suppliers, OEMs) Resolve issues, track milestones, and provide clear updates through reports and presentations Lead and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders Occasional travel to out-of-state and local manufacturing sites Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in project management or related coordination roles (automotive preferred, but not required) Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple teams and departments Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and problem-solving skills Experience working with both internal and external customers Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (data tracking, reporting) Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint for internal and external presentations Work Details: Pay Rate: $26-28/hour (based on experience) Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours 9 AM - 5 PM (flexibility for early/late meetings as needed) Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 remote Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.