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2021156

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Finance Position Type:

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Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326 ,

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August 26, 2026

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You are being redirected Once you are on the page, please click the refer button Job Overview Qualifications Benefits Job Overview Validation Means Consolidation Lead is responsible for consolidating, analyzing, and steering validation means spending optimization across major vehicle programs in execution. The role operates transversally across Vehicle Performance, Engineering, Validation, Programs, and Finance.

Main Activities:

Lead the end ‑ to ‑ end consolidation of validation means spending for major vehicle programs in execution, structured by validation categories (full means, partial means, prototypes, etc.). Establish a single, reliable view of validation spending , ensuring consistency, comparability, and transparency across programs, platforms, and regions. Analyze execution versus targets, identify deviations, root causes, and structural drivers , and support definition of corrective action plans. Act as a key interface between Validation, Engineering, Programs, and Finance , ensuring alignment of technical validation strategies with cost objectives . Monitor progress of agreed actions and track delivery of expected benefits . Prepare clear, structured reporting and dashboards for VCP, Vehicle Performance, and management governance forums . Contribute to continuous improvement of validation cost control practices and support broader validation optimization initiatives within VCP.

Minimum Qualification, Skills & Experience:

Solid experience in vehicle, system, or component validation environments within Product Development & Technology. Proven capability to consolidate , structure, and analyze complex technical and cost data across multiple programs. Good understanding of validation strategies, test means, and associated cost drivers . Experience working in transversal, matrix organizations with multiple technical and financial stakeholders .

Technical & Functional Skills:

Ability to analyze validation execution versus targets and identify deviations and root causes. Strong proficiency in data analysis, synthesis, and reporting . Good understanding of interfaces between Validation, Engineering, Programs, and Finance.

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies:

Structured and rigorous working approach. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Clear, concise, and factual communication. Ability to challenge data and assumptions constructively.

Preferred:

Prior exposure to validation cost optimization or performance improvement initiatives. Experience interacting with Finance or controlling teams.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering; or related degree Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience Fluent in English (written and spoken) Experience in vehicle, system, or component validation environments within Product Development & Technology Good understanding of validation strategies, test means, and associated cost drivers Experience working in transversal, matrix organizations with multiple technical and financial stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to analyze validation execution versus targets and identify deviations and root causes Strong proficiency in data analysis, synthesis, and reporting Good understanding of interfaces between Validation, Engineering, Programs, and Finance Prior exposure to validation cost optimization or performance improvement initiatives Experience interacting with Finance or controlling teams Benefits Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends. EOE/Disability/Veteran At 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. Our benefits reflects the

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