Project Manager

EFTEC is a global leader in automotive adhesives, sealants, coatings, and lightweight materials, supplying innovative solutions to leading automotive OEMs around the world. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead new product launch programs from quotation through Start of Production (SOP).
As a Project Manager, you will lead multiple customer programs simultaneously from commercial opportunity through production launch.
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead new automotive product launch programs from quotation through SOP.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk registers.
• Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities to ensure customer and internal requirements are achieved.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones remain on schedule.
• Identify project risks early and develop recovery plans before they impact customer commitments.
• Facilitate regular project meetings with internal teams and OEM customers.
• Coordinate activities between Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
• Track project budgets, timing, deliverables, and overall project health.
• Escalate issues appropriately while presenting practical solutions and recovery plans.
• Ensure projects comply with customer requirements, APQP methodology, and internal stage-gate processes.
• Support launch readiness activities and customer production approvals.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting using Microsoft Project, Salesforce, and other project management tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of Project Management experience.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with APQP and PPAP.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience within the adhesives, sealants, coatings, or specialty chemicals industry.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Takes ownership without waiting for direction.
• Holds cross-functional teams accountable while building strong working relationships.
• Is comfortable challenging assumptions and addressing issues proactively.
• Thinks ahead, identifies risks early, and develops practical mitigation plans.
• Can successfully manage multiple customer programs simultaneously.
• Communicates effectively with customers, executives, and technical teams.
• Maintains organization and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.