Project Coordinator - Senior

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* The Project Management Office (PMO) is a critical function of the Cross Carline & ProjectEngineering Team and is responsible for oversight of common process and methods used to achieve technical, quality, timing and cost targets.

* The 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.

* The Planning Specialist's primary interface is with the Vehicle Project, Platform & Modules Teams Planning (QCTP) Manager and the Chief Project Engineer (CVE)

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

* 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.

* Lead meetings, collect and monitor inputs for Engineering Research & Development spending and develop/monitor engineering resources per approved spending plan.

Requirements:

* 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.

* Minimum of 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

* Must be a highly motivated, detail oriented, and a self-directed process thinker

* Strong 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

Preferred Requirements:

* Full Program Life-cycle Experience

* Organizations' PDP understanding

* Launch Experience a plus

* Manufacturing process fundamentals understanding

* Ability to quickly learn use of proprietary organizations' software.

* Advanced skills required in manipulating, interpreting, comparing, and overall analysis of large data sets/financials

Additional Information / Must Have's:

* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Finance, or Business from an ABET accredited university preferred). Other degree/education credentials, in combination with relevant experience, may be considered.

* Highly motivated, detail oriented, self-directed process thinker

* Strong communication skills (advanced English) - written and presentation, with the ability to interface with all levels of management

* Strong MS Office skills (primarily PowerPoint and Excel)

* Project management and/or automotive experience – product development cycle and/or our Client processes preferred