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

• Share Point

• 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