Vehicle Launch Program Manager

Stellantisfinancialservices; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services is seeking a Sr. Project Specialist to support MCE Launch Standards for new model launches. The role will interact with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering on launch-related matters.

The initial assignment will be Toledo, OH, reporting to Corporate HQ in Auburn Hills, MI upon project completion. The position requires a Bachelors degree, 3+ years automotive experience, and proven program management

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 3+ years automotive experience required.
• Program management experience or training required.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Excellent problem solving/analytical skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management and labor.
• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to Launch a New Vehicle on time within budget.
• Create & Track to Resource Plans / WBS / Master Plan.
• Track Status to Budget.
• Lead Steering Committee & Escalate Issues Accordingly.
• Develop Pilot Schedules. Track Plan vs Actual with Daily Pilot Meetings and Reports.
• Manage KPI / KAIs & PDP timing & Escalate Risks.
• IH Review Preparation / Execution.
• Coordinate and lead workshops to resolve major issues.
• Lead issue resolution meetings with stakeholders and elevate priority concerns.
• Work with Team leads, Quality, and Engineering to ensure objectives are met at station and plant levels.
• Build relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing to understand new product requirements and sequencing.
• Develop and improve work methods.
• Work with functional managers and operation managers to improve productivity, quality, and output.
• Support Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) as it relates to Launch Domain and WPI.

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters Degree (Engineering)

Job description

Stellantis Financial Services is seeking a Sr. Project Specialist to support MCE Launch Standards for new model launches. The role will interact with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering on launch-related matters.

The initial assignment will be Toledo, OH, reporting to Corporate HQ in Auburn Hills, MI upon project completion. The position requires a Bachelors degree, 3+ years automotive experience, and proven program management