Project Leader III - Air Care

Electrolux Group; Curitiba; On-site; BRL 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment

Discounts on Electrolux products

Family-friendly benefits

Insurance policy plan

Extensive learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading global appliance company in Curitiba is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join the Latam R&D Home Comfort Team. The successful candidate will oversee Air Care product development, managing project timelines, budgets, and team activities. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and experience in R&D environments are required. This role offers flexible working hours and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager managing complex projects in an R&D or technical environment.
• Good understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and assembly principles.
• Project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, execute, and implement projects according to deadlines.
• Manage timeline, budget, quality, and cost constraints.
• Develop detailed project plans including resources and budget allocation.
• Coordinate and manage project team activities.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues.
• Organize meetings with project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Engineering principles

ISO 9001 knowledge

Multicultural environment experience

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Curitiba-PR. At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Apply by January 30th.

Power a world of ideas.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role:

For more than one hundred years now, the Electrolux Group has been working at shaping living for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care and wellbeing. But as consumer needs and wants continue to evolve, we have even more work to do. It's our R&D teams that ensure our company stays at the forefront of innovation, investigating and making use of the latest technology in order to enable our company to keep delivering outstanding experiences.

What you’ll do:

Due to the successful growth of the business, we are looking for a candidate to join us at Latam R&D Home Comfort Team. The candidate will be involved on Air Care development for Latin America Market. The successful candidate will coordinate a project team in a cross-functional environment, will be responsible for the execution and the reporting of the respective project in the given time frame, cost target and quality level.

In detail, you will:

• Lead, plan, execute, and implement projects according deadlines and timeline.
• Manage timeline, budget, investments, quality and cost constraints in order to meet project scope.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and budget allocation.
• Coordinate and manage project team activities, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear and team members are motivated.
• Monitor project progress regularly, identify and resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
• Track project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Organize weekly FUP meetings with the project team.
• Report/Present in Check Point meetings with the steering committee stakeholders (create, organize and prepare meetings and CP materials).
• Keep a clear communication, engagement, collaboration and alignment within different areas of the company.
• Fully apply the company’s programs, policies and objectives.
• This position may involve occasional travel and flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent education background.
• Good understanding of engineering, manufacturing and assembly principals.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager managing complex projects in an R&D or technical environment.
• Project management certification is a plus.
• Experience with R&D processes or product development.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 Quality Management.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management.
• Experience of working in a multicultural, international environment.
• Relationship builder. You can work in a matrix organization, building strong and valid relationships with all the functions in the organization.
• Team oriented. You work with others having smooth communication skills and respect for cultural diversities.
• Fluent English.

Where you’ll be:

You will be based at the Curitiba Factory Plant, located in Guabirotuba. It will be necessary to be available for national and international traveling two to four times a year. Benefits include:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;
• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
• Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks);
• Insurance policy plan;
• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.