Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support in the quotations phase for possible future projects (NBO’s); Coordination of the shop floor layouts preparation, in collaboration with the Lean and Continuous Improvement department; Coordinates and successfully implement the customer and internal engineering change requests.
• Monthly project reviews with the local stakeholders and quarterly with the division managers.
• Lead cross-functional project teams (including development team) Manage project risks, timing, and budget.
• Coordinate APQP activities until SOP and 6 months after.
• Drive customer communication and escalation management.
• Ensure achievement of project milestones and KPIs.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan.
• Experience with NPI / Product Industrialization / Transfer Projects.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive core tools.
• Experience in managing international customers.
• Risk management and change management.
• Presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience with SAP systems .

Requirements:

• University Degree in Engineering (Automation, Telecommunications, Mechanics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering) or Sciences (Informatics, Mathematics, Physics).
• Project Manager with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in coordinating projects within the automotive industry.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; German is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize critical topics.