Automotive Design Program Manager

Technicon Design; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Technicon Design is seeking an experienced design program manager to lead vehicle design activities across automotive development programmes. You will coordinate delivery from concept through production, aligning design objectives with vehicle programme requirements and guiding cross-functional teams.

The role involves managing budgets, forecasts, and resources while communicating progress to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project or programme management experience within an automotive design environment.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development processes and design workflows.
• Experience managing complex programmes across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, financial tracking, and resource planning.
• Strong ability to interpret programme plans and deliver against timing, cost, and content requirements.
• Experience working within global organisations and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced planning, coordination, and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle design project delivery across all phases of automotive product development
• Integrate design project plans with overall vehicle programme plans and supporting workstreams
• Ensure delivery of timing, content, quality, and programme targets
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, resources, and financial performance
• Coordinate project teams, delegate activities, and monitor progress against milestones
• Collaborate closely with Vehicle Program Management, Product Development teams, and Design Management
• Support cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment throughout programme execution
• Prepare project updates, reports, and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project delivery through effective planning and coordination

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Automotive design

Cross-functional teams

Budget forecasting

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced design program manager to lead and coordinate vehicle design activities across multiple automotive development programmes. This role is responsible for managing design project delivery throughout the full product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment between design objectives and overall vehicle programme requirements. You will work closely with Vehicle Program Management, Product Development teams, and Design Leadership, acting as the key communication link between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Location & Contract

Sweden | Contract Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle design project delivery across all phases of automotive product development
• Integrate design project plans with overall vehicle programme plans and supporting workstreams
• Ensure delivery of timing, content, quality, and programme targets
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, resources, and financial performance
• Coordinate project teams, delegate activities, and monitor progress against milestones
• Collaborate closely with Vehicle Program Management, Product Development teams, and Design Management
• Support cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment throughout programme execution
• Prepare project updates, reports, and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project delivery through effective planning and coordination

Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of project or programme management experience within an automotive design environment
• Strong understanding of automotive product development processes and design workflows
• Proven experience managing complex programmes across multiple stakeholders and functions
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, financial tracking, and resource planning
• Strong ability to interpret programme plans and deliver against timing, cost, and content requirements
• Experience working within global organisations and cross-functional teams
• Advanced planning, coordination, and project delivery skills

Key Competencies

• Strong project and programme management expertise
• Excellent financial management and budget control skills
• Deep understanding of automotive design and product development processes
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills
• Effective leadership and team coordination abilities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work successfully with international and multicultural teams
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Why Apply?

• Join a leading automotive design and development environment
• Work on innovative vehicle programmes from concept through production
• Collaborate with international teams and senior stakeholders
• Be part of shaping the future of automotive design and mobility solutions
• Long-term contract opportunity in Sweden