Corporate Functions and Workplace Strategy Product Owner

Job Description

Job Description

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

Position Summary :

The Product Owner – Corporate Functions & Workplace Strategy is responsible for leading product ownership activities that support Human Resources and other corporate functions, while driving space and workplace planning initiatives. This hybrid role integrates digital product management with facilities planning to optimize both the employee experience and organizational efficiency.

The position serves as a bridge across HR, IT, Finance, Facilities, and Workplace Experience, ensuring technology platforms and physical office strategies align with Stellantis Financial Services’ (SFS) long-term business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serve as Product Owner for corporate digital platforms (HRIS, performance management, compensation/benefits, talent acquisition, and learning systems).
• Partner with HR leaders to prioritize product roadmaps and translate business needs into clear user stories and backlog priorities.
• Define and communicate product vision, KPIs, and outcomes while ensuring compliance and usability of employee lifecycle tools.
• Drive adoption of automation, AI, and analytics across HR, Finance, and compliance platforms.
• Provide cross-functional project support to ensure successful delivery of HR systems and workplace experience initiatives.
• Conduct space utilization studies and maintain master space plans, integrating headcount forecasts and hybrid work strategies.
• Model capacity and utilization data to guide real estate, leasing, and site selection decisions.
• Plan and support facility projects, including reconfigurations, relocations, and renovations in partnership with landlords and vendors.
• Collaborate with HR on change management strategies, hybrid work, and return-to-office planning informed by workforce analytics.
• Align digital tools with physical environments by collaborating with IT, Security, HR, and Operations to enhance corporate culture and employee experience.
• Other duties may be assisted

Qualifications and Competencies Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Facilities Management, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A combination of technical and business education is preferred to support both space planning and corporate function product ownership (e.g., HR, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development).

Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities planning, space optimization, or workplace project management.
• Proficiency in space planning tools (e.g., OfficeSpace, SerraView, FMSystems, AutoCAD, or other IWMS platforms).
• Experience supporting hybrid workplace models or multi-location environments.
• Solid knowledge of project management principles and tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, or Monday.com) would be desirable.

Travel 10-20% - as required on an as needed basis.

Must have reliable transportation and reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of the following locations: Auburn Hills, MI; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; or Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), PMP, or equivalent certification.
• Familiarity with lease administration, move management, and facilities software systems.
• Knowledge of workplace wellness and sustainability principles is a plus.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and arms to operate office equipment including but not limited to a keyboard, mouse and phone, will occasionally need to reach, stoop, stand or walk. The employee must be able to see (close vision), hear, speak, and communicate verbally. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Schedule This position requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs. Typically, between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed. Travel is required up to 20% of the time.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.