Regional Family Manager - Large Gas Engines

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being coverage

Paid time off

401k & retirement plans

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Volunteer hours and giving back

Job summary

Stellantis NV in the United States seeks a Senior Propulsion Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure launches. This role requires 8+ years in propulsion engineering or program management, and a strong track record in gated launch processes and executive communication.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration and risk management to deliver on program milestones. The position offers comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, retirement plans, and a company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, applied physics, or related field.
• 8+ years propulsion system engineering or program management experience.
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development.
• Ability to communicate and prepare presentations for executive leadership.
• Strong cross-functional team management with superior written and oral skills.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the assigned program to meet cost, time, quality and performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional Platform team across Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Supply chain, Finance, Planning.
• Ensure program budget achievement and identify efficiencies vs. approved business case.
• Apply procedures and methodologies per Global Powertrain Development Process.
• Ensure product readiness for launches and define milestones for the project.
• Coordinate and support engineering teams to deliver prototypes and production batches that meet requirements.
• Co-leads risk management tasks with QM and Platform team (e.g., LUR) and track risk status.
• Support technical reviews related to program milestones.
• Lead responses to investigate/change bulletins related to product/process changes.
• Coordinate and implement Value Optimization and Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Program management

Gated launch processes

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Applied Physics

Advanced degree in Business/Finance/Management/Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Manages all the aspects of the assigned program to assure cost, time, quality and performance achievement


• Coordinates cross functional Platform team involved in program targets achievement. Platform team includes all the functions in the company (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Supply chain, Finance, Planning…)


• Responsible to ensure program budget achievement identifying all possible efficiencies vs. approved business case


• Ensures procedures, best practices and methodologies application according to required standards and leads program documentation creation, monitoring and updating in line with Global Powertrain (Propulsion Systems) Development Process


• Responsible to ensure product readiness to support approved launches while defining appropriate timing milestones for the given project and leading the change review meetings


• Coordinates and supports engineering teams to deliver prototype and production batches that meet vehicle / program requirements


• Co-leads proactive risk management tasks with QM and Platform team (i.e LUR), tracks/leads risk status update


• Supports the technical reviews/evaluations in respect to program targets/milestones.


• Leads the responses to investigate/action bulletins related to product/process changes


• Coordination and implementation of Value Optimization and Quality Improvement activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related degree field


• Minimum of 8 years of propulsion system related engineering and/or program management experience


• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development


• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to and prepare presentations for executive leadership


• Strong cross functional team management skills along with superior written and oral skills


• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in with emphasis in Business, Finance, Management, or Engineering


• PMP Certification


• 10 years+ of propulsion system related engineering and/or program management experience


• 5 or more years or more in design, development and / or validation of engines

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.

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 included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

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

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• 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.