Manager, Advanced Business Planning (HMGMA)
Savannah, GA, US, 31308
At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.
It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.
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WORK MODEL
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Manager, Advanced Business Planning supports Hyundai Motor North America’s (HMNA) long-term manufacturing strategy by managing mid- and long-range strategic projects, overseeing plant construction and expansion initiatives, and strengthening governance for major cross-functional programs. The Manager partners closely with the Director of Advanced Business Planning, CMO leadership, plant teams, engineering, finance, and global affiliates to ensure alignment, milestone achievement, performance tracking, and timely decision-making across all strategic projects. The role plays a critical part in delivering capacity expansions, new plant investments, joint ventures, and infrastructure development that support HMNA’s future growth.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Strategic Projects Execution
- Support execution of mid- and long-term strategic programs across HMNA manufacturing operations.
- Manage planning, coordination, and execution tasks for new plant construction, plant expansions, and major infrastructure initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams and affiliates to advance joint venture and partnership projects.
- Prepare analytical assessments, cost studies, and business planning documentation to support strategic decisions.
Strategic Projects Governance
- Coordinate governance processes that ensure timely, informed decision-making for all strategic projects.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment among program leads, engineering, construction, finance, and supply chain partners.
- Maintain structured governance reporting and present project updates, risks, and milestones to leadership.
Performance Monitoring
- Define performance indicators, success metrics, and milestone criteria for strategic initiatives.
- Track progress across all project phases and identify schedule, cost, or operational risks.
- Provide recommendations, escalation points, and corrective action plans to senior leadership.
- Budget performance monitoring and strategy.
- Conduct annual performance reviews.
- Supervising, developing and mentoring department staff and direct reports.
- Managing and overseeing department programs.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or related field preferred
- Master’s degree a plus
- Six or more years of progressive experience in strategic planning, large-scale project management, manufacturing, or capital program leadership.
- Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder construction, infrastructure, or manufacturing initiatives.
- Knowledge in manufacturing planning, operations, or industrial engineering.
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with basic budget and accounting functions.
- Strong strategic thinking, executive communication, risk management, and cross-functional leadership skills a plus.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
- Compensation Range: $86,800 - $124,000 annual base salary
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(K) company match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.
OTHER DETAILS
- Normal office duties.
- Domestic and international travel required.
Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Savannah
