Director - Project Milestone Keeper

In the field of the Customer Experience mission, the Project Milestone Keeper at each milestone or review:

• They appreciate the project status according to the different KPI (Quality, Performance, Cost, Time Schedule, Industrial, Purchasing, Brand) and deliverables expected at each milestone.
• They contribute to improve the standards (Product Development Process) by bringing Their lessons learned from the different projects they are in charge.
• They will identify key program stoppers and if required, trigger appropriate escalation to help solve them prior to the milestone.
• They help/advise the project Teams to deploy the quality actions (recovery plans for program stoppers) and all the method needed to ensure the reachability of the Q Product results or Q Process results.

Their perimeter is:

• The platform projects or the midlife projects (serial life)
• The serial life evolutions (i.e. window launches) Platform
• The partnership or cooperation projects
• The new industrializations: i.e. new plant projects

To lead their mission, they :

• Manages a regional PMK team (approximately 10 FTE’s) leading the PMK / PMA activities for regional programs.
• Have a very tight relationships with the project Team (all the main actors) to appreciate the right execution to obtain the contains expected at each milestone.
• Establishes the quotation of the deliverables expected for each milestone and to draw up the milestone assessment,
• Arranges the sharing milestone assessment meeting before each milestone to share the synthesis and the quotation of the assessment.
• Arranges, if needed, all the meeting between “Key stakeholders (Design, Brand, Industrial, …)” and the project in order to find solutions for a recovery plan.
• Identifies the right method or process to advise the next projects and to improve the standards by using his lessons learned.
• Attends to the meeting to improve the method or process thanks to his own lessons learned acquired during the follow up of his projects.
• Has the assistance of a Project Quality Team to manage the activities allowing to define the milestone assessment.

Location(s)

1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills , Michigan 48326 , United States

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (other 4 year engineering degrees in combination with relevant experience may be considered)
• 10+ years engineering related experience
• 5 + years of project management experience
• Experience in the automotive industry and product development
• Self-directed, team oriented with demonstrated planning/problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build solid partnerships, both internally and externally
• Expertise in planning, prioritizing, and goal setting including the ability to manage multiple projects, determining project urgency, creating detailed action plans, and organizing schedules, people, and tasks
• Assertive and ambitious nature
• Results oriented
• Motivated to learn new principles and ideas, and have excitement in applying these new principles
• Motivated to make a positive impact in the work environment and on the quality of the products produced

Employment Type

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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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 is 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

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.

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We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

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