The Workload Planning Liaison resides within the Outsourcing and Efficiency Drive group within the Vehicle Economic Management Office. The position supports cross‑functional engineering and program teams by consolidating current‑year workload inputs and forecasting future‑year demands. The role ensures clear visibility for leadership, enabling accurate workforce planning, informed decisions, and alignment across all functions.
Acting as the central coordination point between engineering teams, planning managers, program leadership, and allocation committees, this role drives accurate and timely FTE planning. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and skilled at managing fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environments while ensuring data accuracy and seamless communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary liaison for workload planning activities across assigned functions and programs for the current year and the next three‑year planning horizon
Collect and consolidate FTE allocation inputs from Function Leads, Planning Managers, CVEs, and Program Managers
Validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across modules and tech centers
Ensure alignment between AIRFLOW, RD3C‑provided FTE budgets, and consolidated program requirements across forecast cycles (F0, F1, F2)
Prepare consolidated reports for leadership, including tech center-wise and function-wise FTE allocation and project-specific summaries
Track changes across planning cycles and maintain full traceability of updates
Facilitate discussions to resolve discrepancies in workload inputs or resource needs
Communicate risks, gaps, and required actions to ensure timely preparation and alignment
Identify delays, inconsistencies, or misalignments in workload submissions and escalate proactively to leadership or planning teams
Propose and implement data‑management and automation solutions to improve data preparation efficiency and support dynamic inputs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce planning, program coordination, engineering planning, or similar roles
Automotive Manufacturing or Engineering experience
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data consolidation
Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight timelines
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the STELLANTIS AIRFLOW database is a strong advantage
Experience in automotive or large‑scale engineering program environments
Familiarity with FTE budgeting, workload forecasting techniques, and workforce planning
Understanding of program governance processes (e.g., allocation reviews, GPAC, milestone planning)