Project Manager

  • OpTech
  • Auburn Hills, Michigan
  • Full Time

In Advanced Project, Project or Serial Life, the Project Economical Manager (PEM) builds and

ensure the project's cost commitment, consolidates all

economic elements of the project to reach the targets and ensure the cost/performance ratio is

optimal. Manages all actions with a potential cost impact.

Accountable for:

  • Structure the project cost management activity according to the "Job share", "Pay share"

and RASI, as determined by the different project partners (COP and zones).

  • Monitor design according to the cost objective to ensure that the TPC-Investment is optimal

related to the other project objectives (performance, quality, delay, R&D expenses).

  • Provide Advanced project/ Project/ Serial life Economical reporting: TPC forecast and potential, expenses and investment status compared to the target.
  • Provide component target to Purchasing compliant with the global target to GPSC.
  • Build and monitor Risk and Opportunity portfolio (project and serial life).
  • Lead cost convergence plans to reach the targets.
  • Build Transformation Cost contract with Manufacturing in project.
  • Build the Investment contract for Make and buy.
  • Manage the yearly Investment and Expenses and report to VEMO controlling:
  • Monthly breakdown budget for Y+1, forecast F1 and F2.
  • Landing for expenses.
  • Analysis of actuals and convergence plan.
  • Significant support in:
  • Ensure the financial relationship with the partner within Cooperation projects (economic convergence, contract approval, reporting to the cooperation authorities).

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Physics, Aerospace, Computer

Engineering, or related degree field.

  • 2+ years design, development, and program management experience in Product Development functions/vehicle engineering including: ePowertrain (Batteries, Drive Modules etc.), PT Adaptation, engine, transmission, driveline, vehicle packaging, controls, and calibrations. Including driveability, synthesis, vehicle integration, emissions, development and powertrain planning.
  • 1+ years' experience in cost management roles with responsibility for Budget and TPC.
  • Must exhibit high leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Project management and planning skills, ability to lead cross functional work groups, meetings and task forces.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Capable of representing the Propulsion System organization as the single point for the program vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Physics, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, or related degree field.
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Team building skills.
  • DFSS Green belt or Black belt certification.
  • Ability to be self-motivated, and work with minimal direction (ability to understand and complete next steps without guidance.

Additional Information / Must Have's:

  1. Working experience in propulsion system such as Engine, Transmission, Battery System and Electric Drive System

  2. Excellent communication skill and master in using MS tools

Job ID: 484993529
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025

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