Project Cost Performance Specialist-Powertrain

Stellantis is a global automotive leader, shaping the future of mobility with innovative and sustainable solutions.

About the Role

As a Project Cost Performance Specialist, you will consolidate the Forecast Total Production Cost (TPC), informing, challenging, and supporting projects to achieve their TPC goals. This role focuses on Powertrain components and Vehicle Adaptation Costs.

Responsibilities

• Forecast Total Production Cost (TPC) consolidation from intention Milestone to Start of Production (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 & Vehicle Target (VT) comparison.
• Cross-pollinate data from other projects (recovery plan, comparisons, etc.).
• Serve as the entry point into CTPC (Cost Engineering & Total Production Cost) for Projects.
• Serial life TPC tracking based on IT databases and future TPC evolution trajectories using standard inputs (RM trend, FX rate forecast, commercial efficiency, etc.).
• Support the Design to Cost Process from the early Advanced phase until TKOM (Tooling Kick Off Milestone).
• Conduct recurrent stakeholders’ meetings to monitor and support decisions.
• Ensure the Design to Cost process for Projects is well implemented in the advanced phase and development.
• Support idea generation on cost savings based on deep knowledge of vehicles and markets.
• Support TPC target development with a TPC target view based on Best-in-Class (BiC) competitors adapted to the project context.
• Set and promote a BiC target approach.
• Work with Cost Engineering to obtain a Should Cost.
• Support ECAP’s Vehicle Target setting by 5ths and bring information to appropriate stakeholders to provoke action.
• Compass and challenge Projects for converging TPC & VT, involving all stakeholders.
• Guarantee compliance with the Profitability team and accounting standards of management.
• Support financial assessments led by the ECAP (Economic Advice and Profitability) team for Economic Advice.
• Align, formalize, and implement TPC/VT methodologies and rules.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be well-organized, well-versed in establishing priorities, and able to support other organizational needs and requirements.
• Must be able to lead cross-functional teams and present ideas and concepts to various levels of management.
• Understanding of automotive technology and production processes.
• Teamworking & English fluency (greater than B2 level).
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word).
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large volume sets with a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiarity with workflows, spreadsheets, and IT systems: WebCN, C2PC, Fastcar, Product Cost Study, Qlik.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional challenges.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays, including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year's Day. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other voluntary plans.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, including insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Your Growth and Giving Back:
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Student loan refinancing programs.
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year.