Europe - Italy - GPS Manufacturing

The Graduate Program of Stellantis (GPS) is a European flagship early-career program designed to accelerate high-potential talents into the future leaders of Stellantis .

GPS is more than a first professional experience . It is an accelerated, international development journey that combines real technical responsibility , cross-country exposure , and structured development path , preparing you to grow into roles with increasing scope, impact and leadership accountability.

If you are ambitious , curious , and motivated by complex challenges, tangible results and people leadership , GPS Manufacturing is designed for you.

Where strategy becomes reality and leadership is built through execution.

Manufacturing at Stellantis is a strategic function at the heart of the company’s performance and transformation.

Through the GPS Manufacturing path, you will operate where industrial excellence meets operational leadership . From day one, you will be exposed to environments where decisions directly influence quality, efficiency, innovation and long-term value creation .

• understand the business end to end
• translate strategy into action on the shop floor
• navigate complexity and ambiguity
• lead people and drive change in dynamic environments
• manage continuous improvement and operational priorities
• operate confidently in international and cross-functional contexts

The GPS Manufacturing path opens the door to high visibility, international and impact-driven careers , shaping professionals who are ready to take on future managerial and leadership roles within Stellantis.

The GPS Manufacturing Program follows a clear and progressive structure, designed to accelerate your growth while expanding your business and operational exposure.

Your journey starts with a 6-month internship , beginning in September , in your home country, where you will:

• join a real Manufacturing team
• take ownership of concrete operational activities and projects
• build strong technical and industrial foundations
• get onboarded into Stellantis culture, values and ways of working

This phase is designed to help you learn fast, understand how decisions are made, and start creating value early on.

International exposure is a core pillar of the GPS Manufacturing Program.

The second phase consists of a 24-month international assignment through the VIE program ( Volontariat International en Entreprise ), a structured initiative that enables you to work in another country while being fully integrated into Stellantis’ organization.

During this phase, you will:

• work in a different European country (or abroad)
• experience a new plant, role or operational environment
• collaborate with multicultural and cross-functional teams
• strengthen autonomy, adaptability and a global mindset

This experience is meant to stretch your perspective, challenge your comfort zone, and accelerate both professional and personal growth.

After the international experience, you return to your home country and Manufacturing function, where you:

• take on increased responsibility
• prepare for your next long-term role within Stellantis

Throughout the journey, you are supported by managers, mentors and HR, and benefit from tailored development initiatives aligned with your growth as a future leader .

We are looking for high potential early career talents who want more than just a first professional experience and are motivated to build a long-term career within Stellantis.

You are a strong fit for the GPS Manufacturing Program if you:

• have recently graduated from a Master’s degree (or equivalent)
• are a citizen of the European Union (requirement to access the VIE international phase of the program)
• are no older than 27 years old (requirement to access the VIE international phase of the program)
• are interested in starting your career through a structured and accelerated early-career program
• demonstrate strong learning agility, curiosity and problem-solving skills
• are motivated by international experience and cross-cultural environments
• have a very good command of English (working language of the program)
• are available to start the program in September

GPS is designed for talents who aspire to grow into future managerial and leadership roles , through progressive exposure, responsibility, and international experience.

The selection process includes an online assessment phase managed by an external partner, aimed at identifying talents with strong learning agility, motivation, problem solving skills, and leadership potential.

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.