Planning Manager

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama, is seeking an experienced program manager in automotive development to lead scheduling, timing alignment, and cross-functional coordination for vehicle programs.

Responsibilities include managing vehicle build plans, launch plans with brands and plants, and delivering bulletins and updates. You will work with multiple disciplines, make quick decisions, and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 8 years of automotive development experience required.
• Excellent communication and program management skills required.
• Ability to simplify complex engineering topics and present concisely.
• Ability to make quick decisions using sound engineering logic.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Ability to define engineering logic for system packaging layouts.
• Work effectively across multiple disciplines with non-direct reports.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, self-directed.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong written and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with all management levels.
• Familiarity with automotive systems and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates the general and detailed (by phase) scheduling of the project /program
• Ensure timing consistency in execution
• Ensures that labor, validation, and prototype financial targets are achieved
• Create and manage bulletins and bulletin responses
• Manages vehicle build plan and delivery to support vehicle validation requirements
• Manages the commercial launch plan (volumes and dates) with the brand(s), the plant(s) and the chasing department

Skills

Program management

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implements and coordinates the general and detailed (by phase) scheduling of the project /program
• Ensure timing consistency in execution
• Ensures that labor, validation, and prototype financial targets are achieved
• Create and manage bulletins and bulletin responses
• Manages vehicle build plan and delivery to support vehicle validation requirements
• Manages the commercial launch plan (volumes and dates) with the brand(s), the plant(s) and the chasing department

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 8 years of automotive development experience
• Excellent communication and program management skills
• Ability to simplify complex engineering topics, develop and deliver a presentation concisely
• Ability to make quick decisions using sound engineering logic
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to define the engineering logic behind system packaging layout solutions in the context of the vehicle/platform
• Work effectively and manage non-direct reports across multiple unique disciplines
• Must be a highly motivated, detail oriented, and a self-directed process thinker
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong written and presentation skills are a must
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Familiarity with automotive systems, components, and vehicle testing/validation processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program lifecycle experience
• Experience in resident/quality engineering
• Experience in various BICEEP disciplines