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Stellantis

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Auburn Hills

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Engineering/IT, 5+ years of project management, strong communication, budget management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. PMP certification preferred.
  • You will manage IT budgets, coordinate project launches, document processes, troubleshoot application issues, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to IT standards and performance agreements.

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology (IT) related field
  • 5+ Years of Project Management experience on large projects ($3M+)
  • Must be self-directed and work independently
  • Expert communication skills
  • Ability to make tough calls working with bargaining and non-bargaining personnel
  • Ability to manage large complex projects and assign tasks to team members
  • Ensure freedom of information with all levels of employees and management
  • Balance multiple demands from business partners and IT senior management
  • Exhibit strong business discipline and acumen
  • Build effective relationships across all levels of employees and management
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
  • Familiarity with MS Project
  • Budget Generation and Management, Project Scope Development and Management, and Risk Management
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Understanding of machine monitoring, performance and quality systems, component tracking, common plant and office network environments
  • Previous experience managing large/complex IT Projects
  • Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
  • PMP Certified
  • Knowledge of PMBoK Project Management Methodologies
  • Project Management experience leading diverse teams preferred
  • Master's degree in IT, Engineering, or Business preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Initialization and Planning processes
  • Prepare IT budget for manufacturing launches based on high-level scope requirements from the Business
  • Developing project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
  • Leading the request for RFQ/RFP/RFI project IT components as required
  • Manage ordering of IT hardware and software for launch support
  • Analyze business processes and make recommendations for improvements
  • Provide Project Management support during the Implementation of Manufacturing Launches
  • Developing and maintaining project document assets (schedules, risk logs, issue logs, etc.)
  • Project Management and integration of mission critical plant applications for new product deployments
  • Ability to obtain an expert level of knowledge for plant applications used by the local plant, allowing assistance in troubleshooting system issues, manage the configuration of applications and network deployment and integration
  • Coordinate and Deploy resources to critical path areas to ensure project deliverables are on-time
  • Monitor and report IT systems implementation progress as required during launches
  • Ability to distil complex issues for reporting to various levels of Project Stakeholders/Management
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the Skilled Trades on the Plant Floor, to the Vice President owning the Launch
  • Maintaining and distribution of key project documents (schedules, progress trackers, etc.)
  • Adhere to governance by maintaining IT standards and guidelines within the local IT infrastructure
  • Ensure all technologies that are incorporated into the physical environment are approved for use
  • Follow change control, processes and changes
  • Ensure that service performance agreements are met, and issues are escalated as appropriate

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the ICT Manufacturing Launch Manager?

The primary responsibilities include providing technical and project leadership for IT activities supporting Product Launch projects, coordinating all IT activities for the Product Launch Program, leading status meetings, developing and maintaining project documentation, and facilitating meetings with business partners.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an IT-related field, along with 5+ years of Project Management experience on large projects costing over $3 million.

Is experience in a manufacturing environment preferred?

Yes, experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

What project management skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include budget generation and management, project scope development and management, risk management, and the ability to manage large complex projects and assign tasks to team members.

Is a PMP certification required for this position?

While a PMP certification is preferred, it is not explicitly required for the position.

What type of projects will the ICT Manufacturing Launch Manager work on?

The manager will work on large and complex IT projects that support product launches at manufacturing facilities, typically lasting 2 years or longer.

Are strong communication skills important for this role?

Yes, expert communication skills are crucial, as the role requires effective interaction with various stakeholders at different levels within the organization.

Will the Launch Manager be expected to work independently?

Yes, the Launch Manager is expected to work with a level of independence while reporting to an IT Manager.

What tools and software should the candidate be proficient in?

Candidates should have advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and familiarity with MS Project is also required.

How important is teamwork in this position?

Teamwork is very important, as the role involves leading diverse teams, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and building effective relationships across all levels of employees and management.

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Stellantis

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.