Project Cost Performance Checkbook Specialist

Project Cost Performance Checkbook Lead is responsible for consolidating the TPC and Vendor Tooling Forecast from IM to SOP

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Consolidate Total Production Cost (TPC) and Vendor Tooling (VT) from intention Milestone to SOP, including alignment with Mass Production at SOP
Ensure consistency of the TPC to the project team through sourcing and CCD/CNs
TPC assessment during the advance phase based on preliminary inputs (VBOM, scope sheet, etc.)
Total Production Cost & VT comparison. Crosspollinate data from other projects (recovery plan, comparisons…)
Entry Point into CTPC for Projects
Design to Cost Process from early Advanced phase until TKOM (Tooling kick off milestone)
Support PCP Program Lead with monitoring and consolidating cost optimization actions
Assist Design to Cost process for Projects ensuring it implemented in advanced phase and development
Support Idea Generation on cost savings based on deep knowledge on vehicle, markets, and segment
Support TPC target development with TPC Target Proposals
View based on BiC competitors adapted to the context of the project
Exit-to-Entry approach, adapted to the context of the project
Support ECAP's Vehicle Target setting by 5ths, and bring information to appropriate stakeholders to provoke action
Compass & challenge Projects for converging TPC & VT, involving all stakeholders
Guarantee compliance with Profitability team and accounting standard of management
Support financial assessments led by the ECAP team for Eco Advice
Aligning, formalizing & implementing TPC/VT methodologies and rules
Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Bachelor Degree in Finance or related disciplines
Minimum of 5 years experience
Advanced technical or management degree
Excellent relationship building skills
Ability to present ideas and concepts successfully to all levels of management
Ability to productively manage change
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Engineering vehicle cost analysis experience
Familiarity with finance terminology
Experience using financial management systems such as WebCN C2PC, Fastcar, Product Cost Study, Qlik

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Experience in one or more of the following areas: Engineering Program Management (Technical or Financial), including leading a cross functional team, Vehicle Program Management (Technical or Financial), including leading a cross functional team and Engineering Design & Development