Project Management Analyst Lead PMA

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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