A Research and Development Manager is responsible for day-to-day management their organization's research and development department(s). Responsible for ensuring that the department meet the organization's objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improve existing products.
The Make or Buy R D Specialist drives R D insourcing strategies within the Value Creation Program, consolidating Supplier Engineering Desing and Development (EDD), other engineering purchased services (PSO), and similar spending while defining insourcing roadmaps.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Provide analytical and operational support to the Make or Buy R D Leader across all phases of the workstreamConsolidate and structure detailed R D spending data related to EDD, PSO, and similar activitiesDevelop quantitative analyses covering FTE impacts, cost baselines, savings potential, and competency implicationsSupport the development, documentation, and comparison of Make or Buy and insourcing scenariosInterface with Finance, HR, and technical teams to validate assumptions and ensure data consistencyMaintain structured tracking of actions, milestones, and benefitsSupport preparation of reporting, dashboards, and governance material for VCP forumsEnsure documentation quality and traceability in line with VCP standards
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering; or related degreeMinimum 10 years of relevant professional experienceFluent in English (written and spoken)Experience in R D, finance controlling, or transformation support rolesProven analytical capability to structure, analyze, and validate detailed cost and resource dataExperience supporting complex, multistakeholder initiativesStrong skills in data analysis, modeling, and reportingAbility to support development and comparison of Make or Buy and insourcing scenariosGood understanding of interfaces between
R D, HR, and Finance Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in workforce analysis or cost optimization projectsExposure to VCP or similar governancedriven programsThe Make or Buy R D Specialist drives R D insourcing strategies within the Value Creation Program, consolidating Supplier Engineering Desing and Development (EDD), other engineering purchased services (PSO), and similar spending while defining insourcing roadmaps.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Provide analytical and operational support to the Make or Buy R D Leader across all phases of the workstreamConsolidate and structure detailed R D spending data related to EDD, PSO, and similar activitiesDevelop quantitative analyses covering FTE impacts, cost baselines, savings potential, and competency implicationsSupport the development, documentation, and comparison of Make or Buy and insourcing scenariosInterface with Finance, HR, and technical teams to validate assumptions and ensure data consistencyMaintain structured tracking of actions, milestones, and benefitsSupport preparation of reporting, dashboards, and governance material for VCP forumsEnsure documentation quality and traceability in line with VCP standardsAt 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.
