Project / Program Analyst

ZF Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Farmington Hills, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role focuses on project creation, budget tracking, and data analytics within the ADAS PMO. Responsibilities include managing spend versus budgets, creating project hierarchies in Cplace, and developing PowerBI reports.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical field, and at least 1 year of experience in project budgeting or a related financial or technical role. You are proficient with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, and possess strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

PowerApps

PowerBI

cplace

Job Description

 Req ID 87042 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

About the Position

This position is in the ADAS PMO (Project Management Office). Initial focus primarily on engineering projects, and then further role expansion in the future.  The role works with the global team in project creation, budget tracking, reporting and data analytics.  The role also has a hand in guiding creation of PowerApps and PowerBI reports where needs are identified.  Future growth into other areas will be defined.

What you can look forward to as the Project/Program Analyst:

  • Review actual spend vs approved project budgets
  • Update approved budgets with modifications for current year forecast and future year planning as approvals are granted
  • Upload of data from external contractor timebooking tracking sheets into the division project budget tracking program
  • Create new projects and structure hierarchy in cplace (Project Management tool)
  • Create Work Breakdown Structure inside projects according to Division standards
  • Assist purchasing and finance departments in maintenance of POs for external resources
  • Lead the Expense Request Approval process.  Verify budget exists, summarize requests, other analytical tasks
  • The role will interface with Global team members in various functions – project management engineering, finance, purchasing


Your Profile as the Project/Program Analyst:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Technical preferred)
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on Excel
  • Experience in Finance or a Technical Role desired
  • Project budgeting experience desired – tracking, forecasting
  • Self motivated and Detail oriented
  • Cplace experience desired but not required
  • Proficient in English – written and spoken
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 

What We Offer:

  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation 
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays 
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Project / Program Analyst and apply now!

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

ZF Group

ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems. With some 153,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €38.8 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company operates 162 production locations in 29 countries. For further press information and photos please visit: www.zf.com Imprint: https://www.zf.com/site/meta/en/imprint.html Data Protection: https://www.zf.com/master/media/en/corporate/m_zf_com/meta/data_protection_social_media/Data_Protection_Notice_Social_Media_EN.pdf
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