Project Lead (US)

ALTEN MÉXICO; México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Major Medical Expense Insurance

15 days bonus

25% vacation bonus

12 days of vacation

Job summary

ALTEN México is seeking a Project Leader to drive technical projects within our engineering and IT teams in Mexico. You will lead resources, ensure delivery, and align with client requirements.

The role requires a mechatronics background with at least five years of project management, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Experience in full stack development (Java/Python) and embedded systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Leadership and project management experience are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to drive collaboration and manage priorities under pressure.
• Experience in mechatronics or related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with full stack development and embedded systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and manage resources and skills.
• Ensure technical delivery and monitor client requirements.
• Oversee quality, cost and delivery management.
• Plan activities, estimate workload, and prepare reviews.
• Apply ALTEN processes and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure safety and quality standards across projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Full stack Java/Python

Embedded CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Education

Mechatronics engineer or related field

Tools

Scrum Master

Green Belt / Black Belt

Scrum

Job description

ALTEN México is a subsidiary of ALTEN Group. ALTEN group has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years and operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and employs more than 46,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels. Thanks to our global experience and strong technical knowledge we can develop and support from the original concept to the design, product development, production systems, and implementation.

#We want your talent!

ALTEN Mexico is looking for a Project Leader

Roles and responsabilities:

• Lead the project team: operationally manage the resources and skills assigned to your project.
• Ensure the technical delivery of a project, monitor the functional analysis, and control client requirements.
• Responsible for quality, cost, and delivery management:
• Estimate workload and unfinished work.
• Plan and assign activities.
• Prepare and lead weekly project committees.
• Prepare monthly project reviews.
• Apply ALTEN's processes, methods, and tools (specifically the ADF kit).
• Monitor KPIs and prepare operational project reports for the project manager.
• Apply the quality, health, safety, and environmental standards defined by the Group and recommended by the client for your project.
• Participate in ALTEN Mexico's internal initiatives.
• Comply with the safety and hygiene standards and procedures established by the company.
• Follow the applicable Policies, Procedures and work instructions established in the Quality Management System.

Team management :

• Leads the project team: manages the resources and skills allocated to the project
• Coordinates Team Pilots (Team Leaders / Batch Manager
• Functional management of CP level 1, Lot Managers and consultants
• Transmits their knowledge and ensures their skills development.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• - Mechatronics Engineer or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Experience in a related technical field is a plus

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts
• Results-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Technical Skills:

• - Full stack development (Java / app development / Python)
• - Embedded systems: Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) Hardware in loop (HIL)
• Certifications: Green Belt / Black Belt or Project Management (desirable), Scrum (desirable)
• - Extra: Scrum Master

Benefits

• Base salary
• Major Medical Expense Insurance (includes dental and vision plan)
• 15 days bonus
• 25% vacation bonus
• 12 days of vacation (From the first year)