Project Cost Performance Checkbook Lead
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills
- Automotive
- Full-time
- project cost management
- total production cost
- vendor tooling
The Project Cost Performance Checkbook Lead consolidates Total Production Cost and Vendor Tooling forecasts to ensure cost consistency and optimization from project inception to start of production. The role supports design-to-cost processes, cost savings initiatives, and aligns financial assessments with profitability and accounting standards. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders is essential to implement methodologies and drive cost performance across vehicle projects.
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
Our Benefits -- Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage -- ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career -- you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.




