Project Manager Intermediate

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Project Manager Intermediate

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Project Manager Intermediate. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

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

Basics:

• 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.
• Working experience in propulsion system such as Engine, Transmission, Battery System and Electric Drive System.
• Excellent communication skill and master in using MS tools .
• 100% onsite position.
• No driving of a vehicle required.
• No travel required.

Preferred:

• 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.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business First
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customers toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn todays problems into tomorrows opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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