Global Automotive Project Manager – ECU Systems

Aptiv; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings Fund

Pension Plan

Christmas Bonus

Attendance Bonus

Vacation Premium

Medical Expenses

Life Insurance

Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, RETI

Job summary

Aptiv in Reynosa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead global, cross-functional teams from award through product launch and end-of-life. You will drive execution, manage risks, and ensure projects meet timeline, budget, and quality goals.

You will coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders, reporting KPIs, risks, and progress to leadership. Fluency in English and PMP familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• +5 years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in automotive or similar industries.
• Strong project management expertise; PMP certification preferred.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in risk identification and mitigation.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing project financials, budgets, and KPIs.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience in resource planning and workforce optimization.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team empowerment and ownership (E2E accountability).
• Strong collaboration across engineering, commercial, and operational teams.
• High standards of professionalism and alignment with company values.
• Experience driving execution within budget, timeline, and quality constraints.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project execution from award to product launch and lifecycle completion.
• Own and champion the overall project plan, including milestones, reviews, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Proactively manage project risks and issues, including mitigation strategies and escalation when required.
• Ensure effective change management and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage critical path activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring continuous communication and alignment.
• Provide regular project status reporting (KPIs, risks, progress, financials, executive updates).
• Ensure resource planning and staffing are aligned with project needs.
• Manage project financials, including CAPEX planning, tracking, and budget compliance.
• Drive adherence to PMO/program management processes and governance (e.g., gate reviews).
• Promote a "one team" mindset and foster collaboration across regions and functions.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to improve future project and organizational performance.
• Support sales activities by providing input on feasibility, cost, and product roadmap considerations.
• Coordinate global workforce planning to support program delivery across regions.
• Oversee project tools setup in collaboration with IT (engineering and collaboration tools).
• Ensure alignment with strategic and financial targets, including forecasting and planning.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting & financials

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Resource planning

Team empowerment

Global teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Aptiv in Reynosa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead global, cross-functional teams from award through product launch and end-of-life. You will drive execution, manage risks, and ensure projects meet timeline, budget, and quality goals.

You will coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders, reporting KPIs, risks, and progress to leadership. Fluency in English and PMP familiarity are valued.