The selected candidate will be responsible for all elements and responsibilities of managing projects both internally and with the customer. These responsibilities include ownership of the customer relationship, meeting the internal and external targets for the product quality, profitability, timing and customer satisfaction of the product line. This candidate may be responsible for larger and/or multiple projects.

Strong leadership and drive required for and the continuous development of a matrixed team that includes engineering (electrical, mechanical, and software), sales, manufacturing, legal, finance, sourcing, and quality personnel.

• Capable to demonstrate strong leadership/ownership skills with competency in: quality, design, manufacturing, budget development and cost control.
• Capability to lead a multi-functional international team with emphasis on multi-tasking, team building and drive for success.
• Strong communication skills to drive internal actions, lead meeting/presentations with internal and external customers and clearly communicate goals/timelines/requirements.
• Flexibility to drive and coordinate in an exciting, complex and multi-faceted environment.
• Strong negotiation skills to ensure the team remains focused on the proper tasks and maximize internal profitability
• Demonstrated ability to plan complex and interrelated activities and to anticipate potential barriers to project success
• Must be familiar with automotive OEM product development processes and APQP requirements
• Excellent leadership skills to include giving team solid direction for program success
• Excellent time management skills to include ability to plan, oversee and schedule work activities.
• Ability to manage in a highly matrixed team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication/presentation skills to convey clear and concise information.
• Past experience having launched an automotive product into high volume production
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills. High level of technical skills demonstrated in at least one technical discipline a plus.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Strong financial analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of employees internally and externally.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• lead the planning and implementation of project
• facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• define project tasks and resource requirements
• develop full scale project plans
• assemble and coordinate project staff
• manage project budget
• manage project resource allocation
• plan and schedule project timelines
• track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• provide direction and support to project team
• quality assurance
• constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• project evaluations and assessment of results
• must be able to launch a product within a formal predefined Product Development Program .

Education and Experience

• BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• qualification in project management or equivalent
• knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• direct work experience in project management capacity
• proven experience in people management
• proven experience in strategic planning
• proven experience in risk management
• proven experience in change management
• proficient in project management software

Please Note: No relocation or immigration support is available for this position

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Your Contact Partner: Daniel Cable