Global Automotive Projects Leader

Johnson Electric Group; Zacatecas; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Project Manager to lead internal and customer-facing projects for the automotive Powertrain Cooling business in Zacatecas, Mexico, on-site. You will guide projects from RFQ to serial production, collaborating with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams.

The role requires strong English communication, 7–10 years of project management experience in automotive, and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent in a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in development and customer projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing projects from quotation/RFQ through product launch and serial production.
• Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, and project-execution skills.
• Results-driven with strong personal accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, risk-management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work with customers, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate in international and multicultural environments.
• Fluent English required.
• Availability for frequent business travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal projects focused on improving business-unit profitability.
• Lead cost-reduction activities and execute Product Line VAVE plans.
• Manage customer projects from RFQ through development, launch, and serial production.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers and cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and drive project timelines to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to define scope and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, timing, risks, and actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Escalate major risks to senior management.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain clear communication across regions.
• Support reviews and management updates.
• Promote collaboration across multicultural teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Johnson Electric is seeking a Project Manager to lead internal and customer-facing projects for the automotive Powertrain Cooling business in Zacatecas, Mexico, on-site. You will guide projects from RFQ to serial production, collaborating with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams.

The role requires strong English communication, 7–10 years of project management experience in automotive, and frequent travel.