Senior Manager, Cost Estimation and Capital Planning

Senior Manager, Cost Estimation and Capital Planning

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.

Your Role

The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager, Cost Estimation and Capital Planning will be to provide financial leadership to the quoting process. You will be responsible for guiding the program team to quote new programs accurately while highlighting the risks and opportunities in a strategic way to achieve future profitable growth. This is a cross-functional role and you will be responsible to ensure processes are developed, communicated and followed across the regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy global standard policies, frameworks, and supporting tools for the creation and presentation of business cases, including customer quotations, capital expenditures, and savings initiatives
• Lead cross-regional reviews of business cases with regional leadership prior to executive submission, ensuring consistency, rigor, and adherence to established policies and standards
• Synthesize and clearly articulate key risks, opportunities, sensitivities, and non-standard considerations for executive leadership, including fact-based recommendations to optimize outcomes
• Partner with global program management and regional teams to execute post-audit reviews, tracking performance against approved commitments and driving corrective actions as needed
• Own and maintain rolling three-year capital expenditure forecasts, working closely with regional finance and operations teams to identify optimization and prioritization opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Ten or more years of experience in program controlling and commercial finance
• Experience working in a matrixed global organization, automotive preferred
• Expertise in Excel-based modeling, and solid working knowledge in SAP or similar ERP system
• Strong executive presence and communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Experience presenting/summarizing findings to executive leadership preferred
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

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.