Project Manager, IT Digitalization & AI Solutions (m/f/x)

Magna International Limited; Lannach; Sur place; EUR 46 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work-Life Balance

Bonus and profit sharing

Health offerings

Training and development

International collaboration

Résumé du poste

Magna Powertrain is seeking a driven IT leader to drive digitalization and AI initiatives across the global organization. You will guide IT projects end-to-end, from scoping to rollout and handover, coordinating business owners, architects and partners across plants and central functions. You will manage timelines, budgets and risks, while shaping the digital strategy with Business Project Managers.

Occasional regional and international travel (approx. 5-10%) is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with agile, hybrid and/or traditional project-management approaches.
• Practical experience with Jira/Confluence and certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or ITIL are an advantage.
• Working understanding of AI/ML, digital twins, smart factory, data analytics, cloud and enterprise integration.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience including responsibility for complex IT, digitalization, data, AI or enterprise‑software projects.
• Strong communication skills in German and English.

Responsabilités

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of digitalization and AI projects, from initial scoping and requirements alignment through planning, implementation, rollout, stabilization and operational handover.
• Translate business needs into actionable IT project scope, requirements and solution documents together with Business Owners, key users, architects and technical experts.
• Manage IT project planning, timelines, budgets, quality, risks, dependencies, resources and suppliers, and align stakeholders across plants, engineering locations and central functions.
• Work closely with the Business Project Manager and Business Owner on priorities, milestones, and dependencies.
• Coordinate and manage external suppliers and implementation partners.
• Coordinate technical implementation activities, pilot executions, productive deployments and multi-site rollouts.
• Support Magna Powertrain’s Digitalization & AI strategy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our IT project delivery practices and support a collaborative digital mindset across the organization.

Connaissances

Project management

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Formation

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Innovation Management / Computer Science / Informatics

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Description du poste

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world‑class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities

As part of Magna Powertrain’s global Digitalization & AI Solutions organization, you will lead the successful IT delivery of digitalization and AI initiatives from initial scoping through implementation, rollout and operational handover. You will work at the intersection of business, IT, engineering and operations, coordinating cross‑functional and cross‑site teams to turn relevant opportunities into scalable digital solutions that deliver measurable value. In this role, you will provide strong IT project and delivery leadership while working closely with Business Project Managers and Business Owners.

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of digitalization and AI projects, from initial scoping and requirements alignment through planning, implementation, rollout, stabilization and operational handover
• Translate business needs into actionable IT project scope, requirements and solution documents together with Business Owners, key users, architects and technical experts
• Manage IT project planning, timelines, budgets, quality, risks, dependencies, resources and suppliers, and align stakeholders across plants, engineering locations and central functions
• Work closely with the Business Project Manager and Business Owner on priorities, milestones, and dependencies
• Coordinate and manage external suppliers and implementation partners
• Coordinate technical implementation activities, pilot executions, productive deployments and multi‑site rollouts
• Support Magna Powertrain’s Digitalization & AI strategy
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our IT project delivery practices and support a collaborative digital mindset across the organization

Who We Are Looking For

• Project Management Skills and experience with process optimization and change management
• Analytical mindset and ability to structure complex delivery topics
• Readiness for occasional regional travel in Europe and international travel when required (app. 5-10%)

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Innovation Management, Computer Science, Informatics or comparable studies
• 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience including responsibility for complex IT, digitalization, data, AI or enterprise‑software projects
• Experience with agile, hybrid and/or traditional project‑management approaches
• Practical experience with Jira/Confluence and certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or ITIL are an advantage
• Working understanding of relevant technologies in the area of AI/ML, digital twins, smart factory, manufacturing IT, data analytics, cloud and enterprise integration
• Strong communication skills in German and English

What You Can Look Forward To

It is important to us to offer a fair and attractive remuneration package. The gross monthly salary for 38.5 hours according to the collective agreement for the automotive industry is at least € 3.802,93 (14 x p.a.) for this position. Overpayment based on relevant experience and qualifications is common practice.

In Addition, We Offer The Following Benefits

• Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, remote work, various paternal leave models
• Bonus and financial benefits: employee profit sharing, Corporate Benefits Program
• Health: diverse array of offerings in the context of workplace health promotion
• Training and development: extensive training options, exciting internal development opportunities, attractive career paths
• Work environment: collaboration with an international network of business and diverse environment, open door culture, state‑of‑the‑art system landscape; structured onboarding program supported by a mentor

Any questions? Please contact Carina Ricko, T [phone].

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Powertrain