Project Cost Performance Specialist

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

123d

About The Position

The Project Cost Performance Specialist is responsible for consolidating the Forecast Total Production Cost (TPC) and supporting projects in achieving their TPC goals. This role involves ensuring consistency in TPC assessments, tracking serial life TPC based on IT databases, and implementing the Design to Cost process from the early advanced phase until the Tooling Kick Off Milestone (TKOM). The specialist will conduct stakeholder meetings, support cost-saving initiatives, and guarantee compliance with profitability standards and accounting rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Accounting/Finance/Business
• A minimum of 5 years of Forecasting/budgeting experience
• Powertrain/Vehicle Cost Experience, familiarity with finance concepts
• Well-organized and able to establish priorities
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present ideas to various levels of management
• Knowledge of automotive technology and production processes
• Teamworking and English fluency (>B2)
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word)
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large volume sets with high accuracy
• Familiarity with workflows, spreadsheets & IT systems: WebCN C2PC, Fastcar, Product Cost Study, Qlik

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 & VT comparison, cross-pollinate data from other projects
• Entry Point into CTPC for Projects
• Serial life TPC tracking based on IT databases and TPC future evolution trajectories
• Design to Cost Process from early Advanced phase until TKOM
• Conduct recurrent stakeholders’ meetings to monitor & 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 & markets
• Support TPC target development with a TPC target view based on BiC competitors
• Set & promote aBIC target approach
• Support ECAP’s Vehicle Target setting by 5ths
• Compass & challenge Projects for converging TPC & 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 & implementing TPC/VT methodologies and rules

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree