Governance Planning and Process Manager

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

18h

About The Position

As the Global Tech Planning Governance and Process Program Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of core technology governance activities, including milestone management, budget coordination, executive-level meeting preparation, and end-to-end process development. This role requires a strong technical foundation, the ability to translate complex technology topics into clear governance actions, and the creativity to design processes that improve alignment, speed, and decision quality across the organization. The ideal candidate is a highly organized program manager who can manage multiple priorities, build trusted relationships with cross-functional partners, think outside of the box to solve complex challenges, and drive topics from initial concept through executive approval and implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in technology planning, governance, program management, or a related area
Strong technical background with working knowledge of software technology, vehicle milestone processes, core platforms, electrical/electronic architecture, or related technical planning activities
Demonstrated program management skills, including the ability to manage scope, timing, risks, stakeholders, deliverables, implementation plans, and cross-functional project teams from concept through final execution
Proven ability to identify process gaps, think creatively, challenge the status quo, and create practical improvements that support organization, consistency, transparency, and business impact
Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, presentation, and executive communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority, simplify complex technical topics, and drive decisions across all levels of management
Ability to work in a globally distributed team across multiple time zones.
Highly efficient in Microsoft Office applications
English – Strong language skills majority of all communication in writing + vocal is in English

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent
Prior supervisory experience, Project management experience, strong presentation skills
High level knowledge of Stellantis GPC Processes, Technology and Vehicle Milestones (LRP), Core Platforms, EE and SW Architecture and Software Business Unit
PowerBI and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

Schedule and organize monthly executive-level GPC3 meetings
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, ensuring alignment with governance priorities
Responsible for planning / alignment and readiness of GTP topic approval prior to the coordinating vehicle milestone at GPC 2 and GPAC
Confirm and update Technology Milestones that are approaching deadlines
Ensure funding allocation in budget prior to governance approval
Document meeting minutes that are sent to VP and SVP level, which releases funding for approved projects
Create OKRs and track progress of organization
Develop, validate, and implement scalable governance processes, procedures, methodologies, tools, and templates based on GTP needs and identified risks to ensure PDP timing compliance while improving consistency, transparency, and decision readiness across technical planning activities.
Weekly coordination between Technical and ASC Planners, and corresponding support teams
Monthly coordination between GPC3 Committee Members, NA Product Planning and GPC2 PLAN PMO group
Support the overall governance, structure, and organization of Tech Strategy Steering Committee and Module Scandalization Steering Committee activities
Delegate as appropriate to ensure required tasks are completed on time and at the proper level
Build strong working relationships with technical leaders, planning teams, finance partners, and governance stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely issue resolution
Provide training and support to team members involved in governance planning activities