Innovation Program Manager

OPmobility; Lublin; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Sport cards

Language courses

Meal subsidies

Birthday day off

On-site parking

Job summary

OPmobility seeks an experienced leader to drive innovation and product development from concept to production readiness. You will coordinate engineering, industrialization, purchasing, and quality teams to ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery while aligning with the innovation roadmap.

The role requires 10+ years in R&D/PM in automotive or related fields, strong stakeholder management, and an ability to translate ideas into practical solutions in a fast-paced, international setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D, Product Development, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Proven experience leading complex technical projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage priorities, timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Good understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, and automotive technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Comfortable working in an international and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation and product development projects from concept to production readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Industrialization, Purchasing, and Quality, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive project planning, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Support the development and deployment of new technologies and products aligned with the company innovation roadmap.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Benchmarking competitors, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to support continuous improvement and ensure compliance.
• Present project status, key milestones, and recommendations to management.
• Support business development activities by providing technical expertise and market insights.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Responsibilities:

• Lead innovation and product development projects from concept to production readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Industrialization, Purchasing, and Quality, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive project planning, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Support the development and deployment of new technologies and products aligned with the company innovation roadmap.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Benchmarking competitors, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to support continuous improvement and ensure compliance.
• Present project status, key milestones, and recommendations to management.
• Support business development activities by providing technical expertise and market insights.

Profile:

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D, Product Development, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Proven experience leading complex technical projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage priorities, timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Good understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, and automotive technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Comfortable working in an international and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-30%.

Benefits:

• Co-financing of private medical care and life insurance with a capital fund.
• Subsidized sports cards.
• Support for language courses and meal subsidies.
• Extra paid day off in your birthday month.
• Free on-site parking.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.