Mopar Accessory Program Manager

Job Description:

The Mopar Accessory Program Manager is responsible for leading a cross functional team in the development of Accessory portfolios for STLA vehicle nameplates.  

 

Job responsibilities(Overview):

• For a proposed new vehicle program and/or buzz model, lead the cross functional Mopar team by:
  • Working with Mopar Planning to compile an accessory portfolio.
  • Working with Mopar Engineering to assess technical feasibility, cost & timing of each accessory.
  • Compiling and submitting the final plan (ie. feasible parts with cost/timing) to either Product Committee for approval (if new vehicle) or a response to a bulletin(if buzz model).
• Upon program approval, lead the cross functional Mopar team to:
  • Compile timelines for each accessory.
  • Acquire regular updates of each new accessory by leading weekly Program Management Team (PMT) meetings.
  • Update status reports.
  • Escalate and assist as needed to recover timing on any late accessory.

 

Job responsibilities(Primary Roles):

• Ensure the Product Plan is executed on time.
• Primary liaison between Mopar and Vehicle Team.
• Writing/tracking bulletins.  Compiling and submitting responses to Vehicle Team.
• Writing/tracking Engineering Requisitions.
• Track spending of each program/part.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline from an accredited university. 
• A minimum of 8 years of engineering experience and/or program management with an emphasis on product design and development
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Required ability to work with and lead cross functional groups.
• Excel in building positive working relationships and conflict resolution.
• Program lifecycle experience
• Ability to break down barriers and roadblocks.
• Very strong presentation & communication skills
• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong time management skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Stellantis experience.  Knowledge and understanding of:
  • Stellantis vehicle development process and milestones.
  • Stellantis systems (ie. Global Bulletin System, Pentasap, EBOM, etc).
  • Stellantis organization and contacts.
• Previous Program Management or Leadership position in any organization/company.