We are recruiting an experienced Senior Project Coordinator to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Hybrid
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversight of common processes and methods used to achieve technical, quality, timing, and cost targets
- Supporting the Platform and Project Planning Manager in the achievement of project timing, labour, and investment objectives of the vehicle
- Coordinate the general and detailed (by phase) scheduling of the project /program to ensure timing consistency in execution
- Monitor the status of parts from sourcing through TKO
- Create / Manage Bulletins and Bulletin responses
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create 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 the approved spending plan
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Finance or Business from an accredited university
- 5 years+ of 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
- Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed process thinker
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong written and presentation skills are a must
- Advanced to expert skill level in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to interface with all levels of management
- Project scheduling and build plans
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Full Program Life-cycle Experience
- Change management
- Launch Experience
- SAP background/knowledge
- Regulatory/compliance background
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
