Network Development Project Manager (6-months contract/freelance)

ZEEKR Europe; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeekr Europe, based at its European headquarters in Amsterdam, seeks a Network Development Project Manager to provide temp support during dealer network expansion. The role is a hands-on 6-month contract for an experienced PMO professional with automotive background to own and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate expansion projects in Europe, focusing on Germany and France, support NSCs, monitor progress, and report on milestones while aligning cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, PMO, Business Operations, or Network Development.
• Experience in the automotive industry with OEMs, dealer networks, distributors, or importer organizations.
• Dealer network setup or onboarding experience is a plus.
• Proactive, hands-on, self-starting with strong delivery focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dealer network expansion projects in Europe, with a strong focus on Germany and France.
• Support NSCs in executing network development and dealer onboarding activities.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues and dependencies.
• Prepare and provide regular management reporting on project progress, risks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive alignment between Network Development, Retail Operations, Sales, Aftersales, Training, Finance, IT, and Logistics teams.
• Support continuous improvement of network development processes, tools, and governance.

Skills

Project management

PMO

Stakeholder management

Delivery focus

Communication

Fluent English

Job description

The Company

We are Zeekr, built on a decade of European experience. We are a premium electric vehicle and technology solutions brand from Geely Holding Group, one of world’s largest automotive companies. Our goal and vision is to accelerate the shift to fully electrified mobility. We are committed to driving the future of transportation with cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric approach.

The role
As a Network Development Project Manager, you will provide temporary support to Zeekr's European network development team during a period of dealer network expansion.

Based at Zeekr's European headquarters in Amsterdam, you will work closely with local NSC’s (National Sales Companies) and cross-functional teams to coordinate dealer network rollout activities, track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure successful execution of network development projects.

This is a hands-on 6-month contract opportunity suited for an experienced Project Manager or PMO professional with an automotive background who can quickly take ownership and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

This is what you will do:

• Coordinate dealer network expansion projects in Europe, with a strong focus on Germany and France.

• Support NSC’s in executing network development and dealer onboarding activities.

• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues and dependencies.

• Prepare and provide regular management reporting on project progress, risks, milestones, and key deliverables.

• Drive alignment between Network Development, Retail Operations, Sales, Aftersales, Training, Finance, IT, and Logistics teams.

• Support continuous improvement of network development processes, tools, and governance.

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate:

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, PMO, Business Operations, or Network Development.

• Experience in the automotive industry, working with OEMs, dealer networks, distributors, or importer organizations.

• Dealer network setup or onboarding experience is a plus, but not required.

• Proactive, hands-on, and self-starting mindset with a strong delivery focus.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent English is required.

To thrive at Zeekr we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.