Job Title: PMO Planning Specialist Expert Job Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Job Description:

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

The PMO 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)
Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure that labor, validation and prototype financial targets are achieved.
• 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

Required Skills:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering or business from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 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
• Strong critical thinking skills, detail oriented with good process awareness.
• Project Management, Planning and Risk Management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skill level in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills:

• Full Automotive Program Life-cycle Experience including Launch experience and understanding of Manufacturing process fundamentals.
• Project Management Certification