Predictive Analytics and Early Detection Lead

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis seeks a leader for their Early Detection and Help Line Investigations team in Auburn, Alabama. This role emphasizes strategic oversight of data analytics and compliance, requiring a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring timely identification of safety issues through data analysis, while collaborating with stakeholders. Preferred skills include proficiency in data visualization tools and Palantir experience. Join Stellantis and contribute to safety enhancements and operational improvements in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data analytics within a safety or compliance environment.
• Ability to analyze large datasets for trends and inconsistencies.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the early detection and helpline investigations team.
• Establish tracking for deliverables and escalation of risk items.
• Oversee development of analytics platforms and investigation tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Predictive analytics

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Databases

Job description

Purpose of Position: Provides strategic and operational leadership over Early Detection, tool development and Help line Investigations. This role ensures early risk identification, high-quality data analytics, effective tool development, and consistent support to investigations, recalls, and regulatory compliance activities.

Job Description

Lead and supervise the early detection, tool development and helpline investigations team, setting priorities and aligning resources with the goal of identifying earlier detection indications of potential safety field issues.

• Management will consist of establishing /tracking deliverables, escalating risk items, developing continuous process improvement initiatives (improved early detection leading indicators, process accuracy and efficiencies), and establishing synergies.
• Oversee identification and analysis of emerging safety and compliance trends from structured and unstructured data sources.
• Ensure consistent methodologies for trend validation, escalation, recall scope assessment, and remedy effectiveness monitoring.
• Translate analytical results into clear, actionable insights for investigators and leadership.
• Oversee development, maintenance, and enhancement of analytics platforms, dashboards, and investigation tools.
• Ensure data anomaly detection, audits, and automated accuracy checks are established and maintained.
• Serve as primary liaison with ICT on data feeds, platform changes, audits, and enhancements.
• Provide oversight of Helpline intake and triage for safety, non-compliance, and emissions concerns.
• Ensure appropriate screening, escalation, confidentiality controls, and coordination with the Business Practices Office.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Information Systems (CIS) Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical or quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience working with data in a safety, regulatory, investigations, compliance, or operational analytics environment.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple sources, including field data, warranty data, service data, customer feedback with a focus on predictive analytics.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends, patterns, gaps, and inconsistencies and clearly summarize findings.
• Working knowledge of reporting, data analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, databases, dashboards); ability to learn internal systems quickly.
• Experience supporting investigations, reporting, or program execution through timely and accurate data preparation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to understand and break down complex data or issues into clear, actionable information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support internal stakeholders, including investigators, program managers, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within cross functional teams.
• Ability to clearly communicate both written and verbal to management, engineering, internal and external stakeholders and regulators.
• Ability to lead a team in the execution of deliverables on a condensed timeline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Palantir experience.
• Advanced degree.