Design Project Manager

Our automotive OEM Client based in Gothenburg, Sweden is looking for design project managers to join their growing team. The candidate must have immediate eligibility to work within the EU in order to apply and taxes must be paid in Sweden. There may be opportunities for remote work but only on a case by case basis.

Assignment Description: Design Program Manager

• Accountable for project management of complete vehicle design content during vehicle product development phases.
• Integration of overall vehicle project / program plans with design project plans and sub plans.
• Manages overall delivery timing, content and quality in the project team.
• Maintains Resourcing, Budget, Forecasts & Follow up.
• Task delegation and follow up for project team members.
• Close working relationship with Vehicle Program management and Product development, usually in China, Design management team.
• Communication with stakeholders and management.

Requirements:

• Extensive project experience within automotive design environment.
• Good Understanding of all processes and tools within Automotive product design. (5 years)
• Extensive knowledge of processes interfacing with Automotive product design.
• Ability to manage and analyse financial data (forecast, budget and actuals)
• Application and interpretation of programme plans to meet project goals in terms of time,
• cost and content.
• Change management skills

Personal attributes:

• Creativity to identify efficiency opportunities
• Group spirit rather than locally minded
• High authority and persistency to pursue targets and take decisions
• Ability to foster team spirit.
• Ability and confidence to communicate at senior and executive level
• People management skills
• Cultural sensitivity, especially Asian – European culture