Senior Planner PMO

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We are seeking a Program Manager PMO to join our electric vehicle team at the Nissan North Americas Headquarters in Franklin, TN.

Job Summary

Provides program management support for assigned program initiatives towards maximizing NNA’s Profit and Presence through all levers (revenue, cost, quality, etc.). Analyzes and presents supporting data, tracks program performance and analyzes of program results while ensuring PDCA governance for holistic program management. Contributes to global COP (Consolidated Operating Profit) objectives, building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Knowledge & Skill:
Project Management: Provides necessary support and analysis to program managers, senior manager, and OPD (Overseas Program Director). Analyzes functional commitments affecting program profitability and market presence. Collects and selects data, conducts analysis, and presents conclusions. Provides data and information to support discussions and negotiations with product planning and vehicle engineering functions to propose life cycle plans to department management.
Analytic Aptitude/Business Acumen: Researches opportunities to improve program profitability. Reviews market-oriented data (i.e. vehicle specifications, retail price, destinations, sales volume, performance, and quality objectives, etc.) and cost data (i.e. material, direct labor, direct expense, D&D expense, manufacturing allocations, in-house investments, vendor tooling expense, common costs, sales expense, margin, etc.).
Negotiation/Influence: Able to negotiate in tough situations to deliver positive outcomes without damaging relationships.
Executive Presence: Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to build credibility among related functions by facilitating information sharing with key stakeholders to ensure timely and successful program milestones.

Experience:
At least 6+ years of related experience at a professional level; Program management or other related discipline is desired.
Background with Electric Vehicles is preferred.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field. An Advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, primarily Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Travel:
Up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America