Specialist Project Management

Magna International; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain is seeking a Specialist Project Management to lead software/electrical engineering projects across driveline systems, including EV and AWD/4WD technologies. You will translate requirements into objectives, manage scheduling, budgeting, and cross‑functional team activities from concept to delivery.

The role requires BE in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, PMP Certification or equivalent, and 5–7 years of engineering experience with strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a cross functional team; indirect leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.
• Strong product planning, development, and analytical skills.
• Strong willingness to work in cross‑functional teams.
• Fluent in English language verbal and written communication required.
• 5% travel required as needed basis for global coordination and cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through a series of key milestones on multiple projects.
• Develop a resource plan, with buy‑in from multiple engineering disciplines and align appropriate talent to support activities required to successfully complete the project.
• Coordinate the efforts of the functional departments (BB, PFG) to ensure that the projects are managed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and lead engineering quotation activities from inception to approval.
• Working directly with other Project Managers at the lead MPT‑Sites to determine project timelines as well as any potential delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.
• Work with the EPx at lead MPT‑Sites to understand timing goals, define customer requirements, and manage tasks to achieve customer deliverables/specifications.
• Responsible for tracking and managing all project changes, developing project presentations, advising management of project status and managing and reporting all project costs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

English (Fluent)

Product planning

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

BE in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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:

Job title: Specialist Project Management

Job Introduction: The Project Manager, Software/Electrical is responsible for the software/electrical engineering project management of several varying driveline systems/products including but not limited to EV systems and our traditional AWD/4WD systems. The Project Manager will translate project requirements into project objectives and tasks. They are responsible for managing and leading the activities concerned with Software/Electrical technical developments, scheduling, budgeting, and resolving engineering design and test problems within their responsible projects. This role requires strong analytical and technical abilities while demonstrating fast, but carefully thought‑out results. Strong leadership and control of the work process from beginning to end is necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams through a series of key milestones on multiple projects.
• Develop a resource plan, with buy‑in from multiple engineering disciplines and align appropriate talent to support activities required to successfully complete the project.
• Coordinate the efforts of the functional departments (BB, PFG) to ensure that the projects are managed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and lead engineering quotation activities from inception to approval.
• Working directly with other Project Managers at the lead MPT‑Sites to determine project timelines as well as any potential delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.
• Work with the EPx at lead MPT‑Sites to understand timing goals, define customer requirements, and manage tasks to achieve customer deliverables/specifications.
• Responsible for tracking and managing all project changes, developing project presentations, advising management of project status and managing and reporting all project costs.

Customer and Business Interfaces:

(Please consider key internal and external customers, business interfaces and relevant stakeholder.) ECB Senior Managers ECB Functional Managers (BB & PFG) ECB-Engineering team members (all areas) MPT-Sites: Project Managers (MPT-Sites) Program Management (MPT-Sites) Core Technology Management (MPT-Sites) Platform Engineering (MPT-Sites)

Knowledge and Education:

BE in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering PMP Certification or Equivalent

Work Experience:

5 - 7 years of work experience in various engineering roles required. Experience in electrical systems or components required; knowledge of traction inverters and/or eMotor design preferred. Some knowledge or experience in software or systems development preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to lead a cross functional team; indirect leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.
• Strong product planning, development, and analytical skills.
• Strong willingness to work in cross‑functional teams.
• Fluent in English language verbal and written communication required.
• 5% travel required as needed basis for global coordination and cooperation.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.

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

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