Project manager

General requirements (loose) and personality traits of the desired candidate:

• Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, production and process engineering),

• At least 5 years of working experience in the field of automotive,

• Proactive and goal-oriented approach – you will be expected to propose and implement creative ideas for improvements,

• Active knowledge of English (spoken & written, B2 level or better),

• (We also love it if you know some words in German 🙂),

• A strong desire to learn, grow and challenge yourself and us!!,

• Proven working experience in project management,

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills,

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills,

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Project),

• Experience with PM software (Jama, ERP).

Specific requirements (loose) and personality traits of the desired candidate:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects,

• Strive to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget,

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility,

• Ensure resource availability and allocation,

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress,

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques,

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques,

• Report and escalate to management as needed,

• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders,

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks,

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors,

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation,

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project,

• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' strengths, skill sets and experience levels,

• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals,

• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis,

• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members,

• Use and continually develop leadership skills,

• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency,

• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

Bonus requirements

• 6 sigma,

• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus,

• MSc is a plus, PhD’s are welcome.