Change Management Specialist

Slate Auto

$96K — $120K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in engineering or management discipline or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in the automotive sector
  • Proven experience with PLM & ERP systems, specifically Windchill and SAP
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities
  • Strong data analysis skills with rigorous attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Champion the change management process, acting as the primary resource for stakeholders.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of PLM change management and its integration into product development processes.
  • Ensure the change request creation and approval process is streamlined and efficient.
  • Lead company-wide meetings to foster alignment among cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor and report on program-specific metrics to assess process effectiveness.
  • Audit data to align change management activities with leadership directives and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with various departments including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to address and resolve change-related issues.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, with on-site presence required 1-2 days per week
  • Engagement in a cutting-edge change management program
  • Opportunity to influence processes across multiple departments
  • Access to professional development and training
  • Work within a collaborative and innovative team atmosphere
Full Job Description
Change Management Specialist to join our growing team. The Change Management Specialist supports an enterprise wide change program that flows a change in our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system from initiation to EBOM, MBOM, and SBOM. This role coordinates and facilitates the change management board approval process and effectivity date management as well as supporting change specialists in the manufacturing and service space. The Change Management Specialist will lead the development of change processes in addition to creating and communicating KPI reports.

This is a hybrid role that requires on-site presence at our office in Troy, MI 1-2 days per week. At Slate, we are committed to providing our employees and candidates with access to information about our compensation practices. The expected base salary range offered for this role is $96,000-$120,000. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location. (Troy, MI)

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Change Management Specialist will ensure the Change Management Process runs smoothly in the PLM system. This involves working directly with the cross-functional team to deliver program excellence and data integrity aligned with Slate's corporate objectives.

  • Coordinate CRs (Change Requests) and ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) from initiation through BOM implementation ensuring timely completion of cross-functional actions.
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  • Prepare and distribute Change Board agenda and meeting minutes.


  • Follow up with cross-functional team members to drive CR/ECN actions.
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  • Support user training to enable efficient management of changes within the PLM system.
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  • Create reports to support pilot and production builds
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  • Track and communicate change management KPIs


This candidate will have an innate curiosity and analytical approach to everything. They will have a continuous improvement mindset and take great pride in finding nuggets of insight others have missed. The Specialist will be expected to take their own initiative to react to requests, research PLM solutions, report preparation, and other related needs. They must be organized, data driven, and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities
  • Champion Slate's change management process, by becoming the go-to person who knows how to get things done.
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  • Develop deep understanding of change management in the PLM system, understanding unique use cases and how it relates to Slate's product development process.
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  • Be the expert to ensure efficient process; from change request creation through approval.


  • Run company-wide meetings to ensure alignment from the cross functional team.
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  • Track specific program metrics.
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  • Audit data to ensure Program is aligned with leadership decisions and best practices.
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  • Engage with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Brand & Marketing, Service, and Finance teams to communicate and resolve issues.
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  • Support Slate's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) transactions related to change activity as needed.


WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Education & Experience

  • BA / BS Degree in engineering/management discipline or equivalent in experience
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  • 5+ years of related experience, preferably in the automotive industry
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  • Experience with PLM & ERP systems, preferably Windchill and SAP
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  • Excellent communication, team building, and relationship building skills
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  • Data analysis skills with attention to detail and data integrity
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  • Technical writing and documentation experience preferred


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent changes and priorities
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  • Understanding of engineering change control processes (CR/ECN)
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  • Proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel, and project tracking tools
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  • Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to drive accountability without direct authority
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  • Detail-oriented with a focus on process discipline and follow-through
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  • Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter) a plus

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