Aptiv PLC

Strategy Associate

Aptiv PLC$70K — $95K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
  • At least one year of top-tier consulting experience or relevant background in investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy focused on technology or automotive industries
  • Proficiency in quantitative analysis using MS Excel
  • Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
  • Local residency in Metro Detroit, MI, with relocation options available.

Responsibilities

  • Execute consulting-like projects, collaborating with stakeholders across businesses
  • Develop market models and analyses on product segments and technology trends
  • Conduct detailed competitive and customer analyses
  • Shape and create content for executive presentations in board and investor meetings
  • Identify and implement strategies for growth and diversity in end markets.

Benefits

  • Private health care effective from day one
  • Life and accident insurance coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy including holidays and parental leave
  • Learning and development opportunities offered
  • Possible relocation assistance
  • Discount programs with various retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence within the workplace
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Adoption and fertility assistance programs
  • Community service opportunities.
Full Job Description
This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

YOUR ROLE

This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity to help shape the course of one of the world's leading automotive harness suppliers. As a member of the Strategy team, you will work closely with our CEO, his direct reports, and senior executives in our business to define, plan, and execute the company's long-term strategic priorities. Topic areas will include:
  • Growth - Identify and execute levers to drive sustained, profitable growth
  • Diversification - Expand into margin accretive, fast growing end markets outside of Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
  • Profitability - Identify and execute initiatives to maintain and enhance profitability (e.g. supply chain, vertical integration, footprint, automation, efficiency)
  • Business foundation - Optimizing our global execution capabilities (e.g. human capital, quality & delivery, customer & regional mix, and footprint & efficiency)


RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Executing consulting-like projects, working closely with stakeholders in our businesses and corporate functions - includes structuring the problem, gathering and analyzing data, generating insight, translating into written output, and delivering executive-level readouts and recommendations
  • Developing fact bases and market models around key product segments and technology trends impacting the business, e.g. ADAS adoption, electric vehicle penetration, transition to software-defined vehicle architectures, transition to 48V architectures, etc.
  • Conducting detailed analysis of customers and competitors
  • Shaping and driving content creation for executive leadership in key meetings (e.g. Board of Directors, Investor Meetings, GLT meetings, etc.)


The ideal candidate will be able to combine highly structured and analytical thinking with sound business judgment and creativity to support our management team and businesses. S/he will bring:
  • Interest and/or domain expertise in areas relevant for our business (e.g. automotive, wire harnesses)
  • Demonstrated skills in strategic analysis, planning, and problem solving
  • Ability to conduct complex quantitative analyses (e.g. Excel modeling)
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop polished visuals (PowerPoint) and communicate effectively with senior audiences
  • Great energy, tenacity, and resourcefulness in tackling challenging problems


YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
  • Bachelor's degree in a Business, Finance, Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of one year of experience in top-tier consulting experience or comparable, including investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy/development, or similar in technology or automotive industries
  • Quantitative analyses using MS Excel
  • Diverse experience in or around automotive/manufacturing/industrial goods
  • Must be a local resident of Metro Detroit, MI for work on campus. Relocation is available.


WHY JOIN US?
  • Grow with purpose. We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
  • Do work that shows up in the real world. What you contribute here powers systems that are critical to how industries operate and evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
  • Succeed with the right support. We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform at a high level and sustain that success.


YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:
  • Private health care effective day 1 of employment
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Fertility Coverage


APPLY TODAY!

If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and see the direct impact of your work, we encourage you to apply and be part of what Versigent is building next.

Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin-off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent.

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About Aptiv PLC

Aptiv PLC is a global technology company that designs and manufactures vehicle components and provides electrical and electronic and active safety technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company's products include advanced safety systems, electrical and electronic distribution systems, and software and controls. Aptiv's largest customers are automotive manufacturers, and the company has a significant presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was formerly known as Delphi Automotive PLC and changed its name to Aptiv PLC in December 2017.
Learn more about Aptiv PLC
Size
155,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.8 billion
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$13 billion
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