Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Project Coordinator

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Project Coordinator. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Our company is transforming into a customer centric sustainable mobility company and is looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. The Project Management Office (PMO) is a critical function of the Cross Carline & Project Engineering Team and is responsible for oversight of common process and methods used to achieve technical, quality, timing, and cost targets.

The PMO Planning Specialist is responsible for supporting the Platform and Project Planning Manager in the achievement of project timing, labor, and investment objectives of the vehicle. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate the general and detailed (by phase) scheduling of the project /program to ensure timing consistency in execution. 
• Monitor status of parts from sourcing through TKO.
• Create / Manage Bulletins and Bulletin responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create for governance decks of product action requests.
• Facilitate PMT and Program Review.
• Manage vehicle build plan and delivery to support vehicle validation requirements.
• Manage the commercial launch plan (volumes and dates) with the Brand(s), the Plant(s) and the Purchasing Department.
• Escalate issues and roadblocks promptly while driving issue resolution.
• Monitor ER&D (Engineering Research & Development) spending and engineering resources per approved spending plan.

The Planning Specialist’s primary interface is with the Vehicle Project, Platform & Modules Teams Planning Manager, the Chief Project Engineer (CVE) and the PMO Planning Supervisor.

Basics:

• Knowledge/experience with vehicle development process (5 years ).
• Knowledge/experience with Project budget creation and management (5 years ).
• Project scheduling (5 years ).
• Automotive industry experience at an OEM or large tier 1 in any of the following areas: Product development engineering, program management, finance, accounting, or quality (5 years ).
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance or Business from an ABET accredited university. Other degree/educational credentials, in combination with relevant experience, may be considered.
• Must be a highly motivated, detail oriented, and a self-directed process thinker.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong written and presentation skills are a must.
• Advanced to expert skill level in using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Project scheduling and build plans.

Preferred:

• Full Program Life-cycle Experience.
• Change management.
• Launch Experience.
• SAP background/knowledge.
• Regulatory/compliance background for vehicle exportation to other countries.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.