Vehicle Cost Manager Product Cost Serial Life

The Vehicle Cost Manager (Serial Life), Product Cost position resides within the Financial Planning & Analysis group. This position will support the Value Creation Program.

This position is responsible for:

Managing cost evolution for vehicle programs through Serial LifeDeveloping monthly

PCS & TPC

support documentationAligning with Chief Vehicle Executives (CVEs) & Program Economic Managers (PEMs) to ensure Finance alignment on program cost with Engineering leadershipManaging a team of six analysts that work alongside Program Economic Managers (PEM), Manufacturing Finance, MGA, Model Controllers, Purchasing Finance, IBT Finance, Sales & Marketing Finance, and Product EngineeringUnderstanding vehicle construction by systems/subsystems and part break-up to identify cost driversPromoting process simplification and accuracy along with other special studies as requiredPartnering with IT and global regions to ensure data integrity, tool enhancements, and standardized methodologies for PCS/TPC and program economics

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering; or related degreeMinimum 10 years of automotive industry experience in one or more of the following: program economics / vehicle finance cost, Vehicle Cost Engineering, platform finance, product cost (MGA / plant), or program managementStrong working knowledge of vehicle structure and bill of material concepts (BOM/EBOM) and ability to understand vehicle construction by systems/subsystemsExcellent leadership, communication, and people skills; ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting relationshipProficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with relevant costing/engineering systems (e.g., EBOM, Vehicle Content Configurator, SAP, Engineering Change Notice)PowerPoint proficiency and experience creating executive-ready decks and clear narrative summaries

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced technical or management degree (e.g., Master's in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or Accounting)Engineering vehicle cost analysis experience and / or experience in vehicle / component design & release engineeringPrior experience with plant budgets, engineering systems, or product cost at MGA / plant / Sales & MarketingAdvanced user in MS Office suite. Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts), Co-pilot, PowerPointThe Vehicle Cost Manager (Serial Life), Product Cost position resides within the Financial Planning & Analysis group. This position will support the Value Creation Program.

This position is responsible for:

Managing cost evolution for vehicle programs through Serial LifeDeveloping monthly

PCS & TPC

support documentationAligning with Chief Vehicle Executives (CVEs) & Program Economic Managers (PEMs) to ensure Finance alignment on program cost with Engineering leadershipManaging a team of six analysts that work alongside Program Economic Managers (PEM), Manufacturing Finance, MGA, Model Controllers, Purchasing Finance, IBT Finance, Sales & Marketing Finance, and Product EngineeringUnderstanding vehicle construction by systems/subsystems and part break-up to identify cost driversPromoting process simplification and accuracy along with other special studies as requiredPartnering with IT and global regions to ensure data integrity, tool enhancements, and standardized methodologies for PCS/TPC and program economicsAt Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.