Position: Project Management Analyst Lead
Location: Allen Park, MI (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time Contract
Pay: $34-36 per hour
Description: We are seeking an experienced Project Management Analyst Lead (PMA Lead) to manage and support complex automotive program initiatives, with a focus on electrical systems development. This role will lead project management tool deployment, support program leadership, and ensure cross-functional alignment to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Responsibilities:
- Lead deployment and utilization of project management tools across program teams
- Support Program Managers, Project Analysts, and PMA supplier staff to ensure effective project delivery
- Integrate and manage multiple program timelines, including alignment of model year plans
- Provide guidance, escalation support, and issue resolution across cross-functional teams
- Interface with senior leadership and stakeholders to communicate status, risks, and decisions
- Lead cross-functional coordination of engineering changes (DCRs)
- Track changes from initiation through approval, ensuring downstream impacts are assessed (cost, weight, tooling, timing)
- Partner with purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering teams to support launch readiness
- Track ESI deliverables through GPDS milestones (KO through FEC)
- Monitor design maturity and validation progress for virtual and physical builds (VP, TT)
- Identify timing risks, supplier issues, and development bottlenecks early
- Manage feature-to-part complexity matrices to align electrical architecture with program targets
- Drive on-time release of electrical components (ECUs, wiring harnesses)
- Audit release readiness, including WERS alerts, NR status resolution, and sign-offs
- Ensure alignment between engineering BOM (eBOM) and physical product releases
- Facilitate Interface Agreements (IAs) across module teams (ADAS, Infotainment, etc.)
- Track network communication database releases to support integration testing
- Ensure cross-system alignment for electrical architecture and program execution
- Utilize WERS to track engineering concerns, alerts, and part effectivity
- Leverage Teamcenter to monitor CAD maturity, BOM alignment, and design progress
- Support FEDE BOM, DVP, and engineering sign-off tracking
- Coordinate electrical development activities for Performance programs
- Support supplier sourcing and Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) processes
- Lead change control reviews and approvals (CRs)
- Participate in daily program health meetings (Red Border, OTG, part shortages)
- Drive closure of quality deliverables, DVPs, and compliance requirements
- Facilitate cross-functional issue resolution and decision-making during builds and launch
Requirements:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or BBA or Associate Degree or BS in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of experience in automotive program/project management
- Strong understanding of processes and engineering tools, including: WERS, FEDE BOM, AIMS/DVP, DFMEA, FMA, GPIRs/Part Sign-Off, Engineering Sign-Off/Six Sigma fundamentals
- Experience working with electrical systems (ESI), ECUs, and wiring harnesses
- Experience supporting or leading vehicle launches and cross-functional program teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives under tight timelines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a matrix organization with minimal supervision
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