Project Manager

Aptiv; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Learning & development

Discount programs

Recognition for innovation

Community involvement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aptiv in Troy, MI is seeking a full-time Project Manager to drive project execution from award through end-of-life. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and maintain executive status reporting, ensuring alignment between customers and internal stakeholders.

Role requires strong communication, accountability, and ability to work with remote supervision, with staffing and budget responsibilities across CAPEX and project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution through the proactive management of deliverable performance from business award through end-of-life.
• Champion Overall Project Plan and Reviews
• Proven ability to work effectively under remote supervision, demonstrating strong communication, accountability, and self-management skills
• Risk Management through cross-functional problem solving and mitigation strategy development
• Champion cross-functional team discussions to ensure cooperation with the relevant technical experts (Engineering Project Leader, Quality, Sales, SCM, Manufacturing, etc..) is achieved to drive expected progress of product development and achieve overall project milestones
• Assess critical path and project risks/issues while aligning with stakeholders to deliver flawless execution
• Develop relationship with customer and engage with regularly for all Project activity
• Effectively manage customer and ensure communication alignment between stakeholders
• Prepare status reports for assigned project activities (Executive Reports, open issues/key actions, critical path, issues/risk, progress vs. KPI’s, etc.)
• Escalate risks/issues as needed to protect project commitments
• Ensure proper staffing is in alignment with key areas - resource planning/projects goals
• Meet investment spending and financial statistics from Project Award through CAPEX planning and tracking and spend contribution
• Lead by example to develop a “one team” mindset and environment
• Provide feedback into processes as lessons learned to improve future project and organizational performance.
• Provide input into Customer Sales Lead / Product org on key features to incorporate into the product roadmap
• Support the Customer Sales Lead in their pursuits by providing input on feasibility and cost associated with programs
• Work with Customer Sales Lead to support maintenance post-launch collaborating with Product, Service orgs, and Regional Mfg., SCM, and Quality Lead
• Work across regions to coordinate workforce planning to deliver programs for OEMs not headquartered in region
• Provide project forecast to feed into budgeting and financial planning, and align project priorities to top-down financial targets

Job description

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today. With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures – which will combine to power the future of mobility. Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Role:

• Support project execution through the proactive management of deliverable performance from business award through end-of-life.
• Champion Overall Project Plan and Reviews
• Proven ability to work effectively under remote supervision, demonstrating strong communication, accountability, and self-management skills
• Risk Management through cross-functional problem solving and mitigation strategy development
• Champion cross-functional team discussions to ensure cooperation with the relevant technical experts (Engineering Project Leader, Quality, Sales, SCM, Manufacturing, etc..) is achieved to drive expected progress of product development and achieve overall project milestones
• Assess critical path and project risks/issues while aligning with stakeholders to deliver flawless execution
• Develop relationship with customer and engage with regularly for all Project activity
• Effectively manage customer and ensure communication alignment between stakeholders
• Prepare status reports for assigned project activities (Executive Reports, open issues/key actions, critical path, issues/risk, progress vs. KPI’s, etc.)
• Escalate risks/issues as needed to protect project commitments
• Ensure proper staffing is in alignment with key areas - resource planning/projects goals
• Meet investment spending and financial statistics from Project Award through CAPEX planning and tracking and spend contribution
• Lead by example to develop a “one team” mindset and environment
• Provide feedback into processes as lessons learned to improve future project and organizational performance.
• Provide input into Customer Sales Lead / Product org on key features to incorporate into the product roadmap
• Support the Customer Sales Lead in their pursuits by providing input on feasibility and cost associated with programs
• Work with Customer Sales Lead to support maintenance post-launch collaborating with Product, Service orgs, and Regional Mfg., SCM, and Quality Lead
• Work across regions to coordinate workforce planning to deliver programs for OEMs not headquartered in region
• Provide project forecast to feed into budgeting and financial planning, and align project priorities to top-down financial targets

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.