Planning Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing programs

18 paid volunteer hours each year

Health & well-being coverage

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a CCL Planning Manager within the Cross Carline and Project Engineering Team in Auburn Hills, MI. You will lead scheduling across project phases, align timing, and drive labor, validation, and prototype targets to meet program milestones.

You’ll coordinate with brands, plants, and departments to ensure timely product launches. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and decision-making, with the ability to present concise engineering context to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is required.
• 8 years automotive development experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and program management skills.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and present clearly.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of the project/program across phases.
• Ensure timing consistency in execution and targets for labor and validation.
• Create and manage bulletins and responses; manage build plan and delivery for validation.
• Oversee commercial launch planning with brands, plants and related departments.

Skills

Communication

Program management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Stakeholder interfacing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

The Cross Carline and Project Engineering Team is a critical part of the vehicle development with responsibly to ensure overall program level feasibility and target setting. Working with cross-functional leadership, the CCL Planning Manager is responsible for the achievement of project timing, labor and investment objectives of the vehicle.

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

Our Benefits - Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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