Qualifications
- Requires 8 years or more relevant experience.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale automotive projects from initiation through completion.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle development, manufacturing processes, or automotive design is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and certifications (e.g., ISO, IATF 16949, etc.).
- Project Planning & Coordination: Ability to create detailed project timelines, define scope, manage resources, and ensure project milestones are met.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Budgeting and Cost Control: Expertise in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring the project stays within financial parameters.
- Scheduling and Resource Allocation: Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira, etc.) to allocate resources efficiently.
- Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and suppliers, ensuring collaboration across departments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
- Experience in mentoring junior project managers and team members.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- In-depth understanding of the automotive development process, including design, prototyping, testing, and production.
- Knowledge of automotive technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving systems, infotainment, and powertrain systems.
- Familiarity with automotive supply chains and vendor management.
- Strong analytical skills to assess complex problems and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to make decisions based on data analysis and project goals.
- Clear and concise communication skills for presenting project status, challenges, and results to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ability to create and deliver detailed reports, dashboards, and project documentation.
- Experience working with diverse teams such as engineering, marketing, finance, and manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Agile project management principles or Lean manufacturing practices is often considered a plus, especially in companies focused on rapid development cycles.
- Fluency in English is typically required. Additional language skills may be beneficial for global teams.
Additional Information
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