VCP Business Planner

Position Summary:

•  The VCP Business Planner will support the successful execution of the Value Creation Program (VCP) by managing office operations, business planning activities, program governance, meeting cadence, reporting discipline, and cross-functional coordination at COB.
• This role is critical to ensuring the VCP team operates with clear priorities, organized communication, timely follow-up, accurate tracking, and strong executive-ready reporting. The Office Manager / Business Planner will act as a central coordination point across Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing, Program Management, and other functional teams supporting VCP initiatives.
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of supporting executive-level reviews while also managing day-to-day operational needs for the VCP team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Planning & Program Coordination

• Support development and tracking of VCP business plans, milestones, deliverables, and cost targets.
• Maintain calendars, trackers, and issue logs; coordinate cross-functional updates and ensure timely execution.

Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day VCP office operations at COB, including workspace coordination, onboarding, scheduling, and event logistics.
• Serve as the central point of contact for office needs and ensure a professional, efficient work environment.

Meeting & Governance Management

• Coordinate VCP meetings and leadership reviews, including agendas, materials, and action tracking.
• Drive accountability by monitoring follow-ups and escalating delays or risks.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare executive-ready reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Consolidate cross-functional inputs and maintain organized, version-controlled documentation.

Communication & Stakeholder Support

• Act as a liaison across Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Manufacturing teams.
• Draft communications, support onboarding, and reinforce program discipline and responsiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in business planning, program coordination, project management, office management, or executive support.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially:
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Teams
• SharePoint
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, finance, or cost reduction programs.
• Familiarity with program management governance, milestone tracking, cost savings initiatives, or executive reporting.
• Experience supporting high-visibility transformation programs or cross-functional business initiatives.
• Ability to create clear dashboards, trackers, and presentation materials.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to anticipate team needs.

 Key Competencies

• Highly organized and disciplined
• Proactive and self-directed
• Strong sense of ownership
• Executive-level communication
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong coordination and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Strong accountability mindset
• Professional presence