Technical Project Lead

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Project Lead to drive high impact, cross-functional product development and industrialization projects within our organization. This role requires a highly collaborative individual capable of aligning and coordinating cross-functional activities across R&D (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Hardware, Software), Quality, Logistics, and Production. The ideal candidate will drive project progress, maintain momentum, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones by actively engaging and motivating team members.

As a member of our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Define project scope (together with the Project Champion / Steering Committee)
• Oversee and coordinate project, spanning diverse technical and operational domains.
• Facilitate alignment between various functions such as R&D, Quality, Logistics, and Production.
• Push for task progress and hold team members accountable for deliverables and deadlines.
• Identifies, assesses and takes measures to mitigate risk factors.
• Serve as the central point of contact regarding status updates, risks, and issues.
• Utilize SCRUM methodologies and tools such as Jira where applicable.
• Responsible for meeting project/program milestones and objectives.
• Negotiates or contributes to negotiations with customers and suppliers.

You are the ideal candidate if you:

• Strong experience in coordinating multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams.
• Basic technical competence to understand and communicate effectively with engineering and technical staff.
• Ability to work independently, showing initiative and ownership of assigned projects.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; highly driven to progress tasks and motivate others.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is a plus but not essential.
• Experience with SCRUM methodologies and Jira is beneficial.
• Previous experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry is preferred.
• Are willing to work in a hybrid setup (3 days office / 2 days home office per week).

It is a plus if you have:

• Self-starter with a results-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on project delivery and organizational success. If you are passionate about driving projects forward and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, we invite you to apply.