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
- Monitor status of parts from sourcing through TKO
- Create / Manage Bulletins and Bulletin responses
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create for governance decks of product action requests
- 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
- Escalate issues and roadblocks promptly while driving issue resolution.
- Monitor ER&D; (Engineering Research & Development) spending and engineering resources per approved spending plan.
- The Planning Specialist’s primary interface is with the Vehicle Project, Platform & Modules Teams Planning Manager, the Chief Project Engineer (CVE)
and the PMO Planning Supervisor.
Must Have’s:
- Knowledge/experience with vehicle development process (5 years+)
- Knowledge/experience with Project budget creation and management (5 years+)
- Project scheduling (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 (5 years+)
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.
- Must be a highly motivated, detail oriented, and a self-directed process thinker
- Solid 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
- Project scheduling and build plans
Preferred Qualifications:
- Full Program Life-cycle Experience
- Change management
- Launch Experience a plus
- SAP background/knowledge
- Regulatory/compliance background for vehicle exportation to other countries