Erstellt am 15. Mai 2026
Head of Strategic Business Planning (m/w/d)
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
Langen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 19067, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 2032411902
Job Posting Title
Head of Strategic Business Planning (m/w/d)
Job Description Summary
• We are seeking a highly skilled Manager - Strategic Business Planning (m/w/d) to lead program timing, drive cross-functional coordination, and support strategic decision-making across our operations.
• This role is critical to ensuring seamless execution of engineering changes, optimizing plant loading, and guiding capital investment strategies.
• You will play a key role in monitoring program performance, managing forecasting and budgeting, and supporting insourcing initiatives that are central to our organization's long-term goals.
*NOTE: this position can be filled in either Langen, Germany or in Legazpi/Zumaya, Spain*
Job Description:
Required Skills and Education
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
Head of Strategic Business Planning (m/w/d)
Job Description Summary
• We are seeking a highly skilled Manager - Strategic Business Planning (m/w/d) to lead program timing, drive cross-functional coordination, and support strategic decision-making across our operations.
• This role is critical to ensuring seamless execution of engineering changes, optimizing plant loading, and guiding capital investment strategies.
• You will play a key role in monitoring program performance, managing forecasting and budgeting, and supporting insourcing initiatives that are central to our organization's long-term goals.
*NOTE: this position can be filled in either Langen, Germany or in Legazpi/Zumaya, Spain*
Job Description:
- Lead timing and planning for all in-plant programs, ensuring alignment with manpower, training, equipment, tooling, and facility requirements up to PPAP and SORP.
- Coordinate engineering changes and ensure they align with program timing.
- Analyze timing reports to identify risks and secure corrective action plans.
- Track project costs and timing, reporting variances against baseline expectations.
- Lead insourcing initiatives to support organizational integration and synergy goals.
- Manage plant loading projects and develop strategic loading and footprint plans.
- Conduct product cost due diligence to support informed decision-making.
- Develop and guide capital expenditure (CapEx) strategy to support long-term objectives.
- Maintain communication with teams across all DAUCH sites and with suppliers.
- Interface with customers as needed to support program success.
- Lead project appropriation processes, including financial submissions and approvals.
- Create and implement reporting tools to support timing and program visibility.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in program/project management or business operations.
Preferred Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with manufacturing program timing (PPAP, SORP).
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Financial acumen related to CapEx, budgeting, and cost analysis.
- Strong oral and written language competence in German or Spanish with English
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
