EMEA Automotive Program Lead — Flawless Launch

Careerwebsite; Nowy Targ; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Permanent contract

Internal training programs

International environment

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional EMEA teams and drive projects from customer nomination through to handover to serial production. You will coordinate activities, manage risks, and ensure flawless start of production with efficient pilot and prototype builds.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in automotive project management, with strong leadership, communication skills, and experience with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of project management experience in automotive.
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Automotive Standards and APQP/FMEA/DFMEA.
• Experience with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Strong risk, conflict management, and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for flawless execution of assigned projects and deliverables.
• Monitor and control metrics on program execution and performance.
• Complete the development of the project plan and master schedule.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for program updates, reviews, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate project related activities and provide leadership/direction to the Project Team and other appropriate associates to meet the program targets.
• Conduct regular program reviews to monitor progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues and risks beyond the Project Team control.
• Assure synchronization between operations, project-process steps and other functions for flawless start of production.
• Coordinate pilots and prototype builds to meet customer delivery targets.
• Support reporting and keep Plant/Program Managers informed on progress and barriers.
• Support launch readiness and oversee production ramp-up until stabilization.
• Implement best practices and Lessons Learned from other projects.
• Aim for Flawless Launch Metrics targets.
• Assist and ensure progress of audits.
• Lead inter-regional projects as capacity allows.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Conflict management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional EMEA teams and drive projects from customer nomination through to handover to serial production. You will coordinate activities, manage risks, and ensure flawless start of production with efficient pilot and prototype builds.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in automotive project management, with strong leadership, communication skills, and experience with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.