Specialist, Project Steering & Control
Charlotte · Novi · Novi, MI · USD 90,000-112,500 / year · 4+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 8, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 4+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Charlotte · Novi · Novi, MI
- Salary
- USD 90,000-112,500 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The Specialist, Project Steering & Control is responsible for the planning and execution of large new vehicle project deliverables from the Purchasing organization.
- This role acts as the primary interface for project activities, collaborating across R&D, Finance, and Supply Chain to optimize financial results and ensure a successful vehicle launch.
- The incumbent will manage multi-million-dollar tooling budgets and drive regionalization efforts for vehicle projects.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main interface for all vehicle project activities from the Purchasing standpoint.
- Establish methods and ensure accurate reporting of vehicle project status to the Purchasing Board and Top-Management.
- Maintain and report on key financial indicators including material cost, investment, and localization status.
- Drive early-phase supplier concept competitions and RFQs in collaboration with R&D and Commodity Purchasing.
- Manage multi-million-dollar tooling investment and launch costs during the pre-series phase.
- Ensure accurate tracking of part costs and timely issuance of Purchasing contracts and amendments.
- Resolve supply or cost issues escalated in the Pilot Hall or Product/Launch teams.
- Support and coach buyers regarding high-cost changes, critical supply situations, or escalations.
- Develop and maintain project planning through Master Timelines, Sourcing Plans, and timing tracking.
- Organize and support project and timing workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering.
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and technologies.
- Strong cost analysis, negotiation, and business acumen.
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid passport.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Preferred qualifications
- MBA or comparable advanced degree
- Launch Experience at an OEM or Tier 1
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO
- 14 company or floating holidays
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave
Workplace
- Based in Charlotte, NC or Novi, MI.
- Requires 4-5 days per week in the office.
- Approximately 30% domestic and international travel required.
- Working hours can increase during critical project milestone phases.
Skills
- Cost Analysis
- Negotiation
- Business Acumen
- MS Word
- PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
- Excel
- Project Management
- Manufacturing Processes
- Tooling
