Project Cost Performance Specialist - Powertrain

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Project Cost Performance Specialist is responsible for consolidating the forecasted total production cost (TPC) while informing, guiding, challenging, and supporting projects in achieving their TPC targets. This role involves TPC consolidation from the intention milestone to SOP, serial life TPC tracking, and implementing the Design to Cost process from the early advanced phase until TKOM.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Accounting/Finance/Business
A minimum of 5 years of relative professional experience
Powertrain/Vehicle Cost Experience, familiarity with finance concepts
Must be well-organized, well versed in establishing priorities, and able to support other organization needs and requirements
Must be able to lead cross-functional teams and present ideas/concepts to various levels of management
Familiar with Automotive technology and production processes
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, Word)
Ability to manipulate and analyze large volume sets with a high degree of accuracy
Must have familiarity with workflows, spreadsheets and IT systems: WebCN C2PC, Fastcar, Product Cost Study, Qlik

Nice To Haves

Forecasting/Budgeting experience

Responsibilities

Forecast Total Production Cost Consolidation (TPC) from intention milestone to SOP, including alignment with Mass Production
Ensure consistency of the TPC according to the evolution of the project
TPC assessment during the advance phase based on preliminary inputs (VBOM, scope sheet, etc.)
Total Production Cost and VT comparison. Crosspollinate data from other projects (recovery plan, comparisons…)
Entry Point into CTPC for Projects
Serial life TPC tracking based on IT databases and TPC future evolution trajectories based on standard inputs (RM trend, FX rate costing, commercial efficiency, etc.)
Conduct recurrent stakeholders’ meetings to monitor and support decisions
Ensure the Design to Cost process for Projects is well implemented in advanced phase and development
Support Idea Generation on cost savings based on deep knowledge on vehicle and markets
Support TPC target development with a TPC target view based on BiC competitors adapted to the context of the project
Set and promote aBIC target approach
Support ECAP’s Vehicle Target setting by 5ths, and bring information to appropriate stakeholders to provoke action
Compass and challenge Projects for converging TPC and VT, involving all stakeholders
Guarantee compliance with Profitability team and accounting standard of management
Support financial assessments led by the ECAP team for Eco Advice
Aligning, formalizing and implementing TPC/VT methodologies and rules