Ideas Generation Manager – Cost & Value Optimization

About the role

At Stellantis , we continuously seek innovative ways to improve vehicle profitability while delivering value to our customers.

For this reason, we are looking for an Ideas Generation Manager to support, generate and drive technical cost‑reduction ideas (Ecotech / Ecomarketing) from early concept through approval.

This role sits at the crossroads of Engineering, Purchasing and Finance , and plays a key role in identifying opportunities, structuring business cases and ensuring that ideas progress efficiently through the decision process.

Your mission

As Ideas Generation Manager , you will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end lifecycle of cost‑reduction ideas , from idea generation to approval, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and contribution to profitability targets.

Key responsibilities

• Generate cost‑reduction ideas in close collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing and other stakeholders
• Maintain and update the ideas pipeline , including status, impacts and stakeholder alignment
• Coordinate with Engineering and Purchasing to mature ideas (technical feasibility, supplier quotations, alternatives)
• Perform economic evaluations (business cases, cost breakdowns, sourcing inputs)
• Prepare and submit approval proposals to the relevant decision bodies
• Identify, manage and escalate roadblocks , proposing corrective actions to meet targets
• Manage P‑Challenge / GAP price programs , identifying and tracking pricing opportunities
• Ensure accurate portfolio tracking and reporting across systems (e.g. Jira, Evos )

What you bring

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics or Engineering
• Experience in design, release, processing or similar technical/project roles
• Solid understanding of automotive development processes and production methods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross‑functional environment

Why join Stellantis?

• Contribute directly to vehicle profitability and value creation
• Work in a high‑impact, cross‑functional role
• Collaborate with international teams across Engineering, Purchasing and Finance
• Be part of a company shaping the future of mobility

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future