Technical Specialist

Altentechnologyusa; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Planning Specialist for its PMO to support timing, labor and investment targets of vehicle programs. You will coordinate project schedules, manage bulletins, and partner with cross-functional teams to prepare governance decks and ensure targets are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, or business, 5+ years in automotive PMO or related fields, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance or Business from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years automotive industry experience at an OEM or large tier 1.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Self-directed, detail oriented.
• Preferred: Full Program Life-cycle Experience, Client PDP understanding, Launch experience is a plus, Manufacturing process fundamentals, ability to learn proprietary software, advanced data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the general and detailed (by phase) scheduling of the project/program to ensure timing consistency in execution.
• Create/Manage Bulletins and Bulletin responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create governance decks of product action requests.
• Ensure that labor, validation and prototype financial targets are achieved.
• Facilitate PMT and Program Review.
• Manage vehicle build plan and delivery to support vehicle validation requirements.
• Manage the commercial launch plan (volumes and dates) with the Brand(s), the Plant(s) and the Purchasing Department.
• Primary interface with Vehicle Project, Platform & Modules Teams Planning (QCTP) Manager and the Chief Project Engineer (CVE).

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance or Business

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Client is transforming into a customer centric sustainable mobility company and is looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. The Project Management Office (PMO) is a critical function of the Cross Carline & Project Engineering Team and is responsible for oversight of common process and methods used to achieve technical, quality, timing and cost targets.

The PMO Planning Specialist is responsible for supporting the Platform and Project Planning Manager in the achievement of project timing, labor and investment objectives of the vehicle. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate the general and detailed (by phase) scheduling of the project /program to ensure timing consistency in execution
• Create / Manage Bulletins and Bulletin responses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create for governance decks of product action requests
• Ensure that labor, validation and prototype financial targets are achieved
• Facilitate PMT and Program Review
• Manage vehicle build plan and delivery to support vehicle validation requirementsManage the commercial launch plan (volumes and dates) with the Brand(s), the Plant(s) and the Purchasing Department
• The Planning Specialist’s primary interface is with the Vehicle Project, Platform & Modules Teams Planning (QCTP) Manager and the Chief Project Engineer (CVE)

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance or Business from an ABET accredited university. Other degree/educational credentials, in combination with relevant experience, may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years automotive industry experience at an OEM or large tier 1 in any of the following areas: Product development engineering, program management, finance, accounting or quality
• 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
• Advanced to expert skill level in using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Full Program Life-cycle Experience
• Client PDP understanding
• Launch Experience a plus
• Manufacturing process fundamentals understanding
• Ability to quickly learn use of proprietary software
• Advanced skills required in manipulating, interpreting, comparing, and overall analysis of large data sets/financials

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.