Automotive Project Lead: Multi-Project Delivery & Launch

PHINIA Sweden AB; Åmål; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA Sweden AB is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead multiple automotive projects from development through production launch. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage plans, resources, risks, and budgets, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top quality.

Responsibilities include leading engineering change activities, PDP governance, and production ramp-up, while maintaining strong customer and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a team management and coordination role within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of project management planning, methodologies, and best practices.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive product development environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple automotive projects and engineering change requests according to plant necessity.
• Develop project plans (scope, timeline, cost, resources, risk, quality, procurement) and drive timing.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet timeline and milestones.
• Conduct regular project team meetings and manage risk escalation and resolution.
• Manage prototype phases (A/B/C) up to PPAP and production ramp-up.
• Lead PDP process, PDP Gate reviews and support engineering to run PDP design reviews.
• Create and update Project Online reporting to identify and resolve risks.
• Support and lead production activities per change management process.
• Communicate with customers and PHINIA management; present regular updates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

English proficient

Cross-functional coordination

Automotive industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

PHINIA Sweden AB is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead multiple automotive projects from development through production launch. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage plans, resources, risks, and budgets, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top quality.

Responsibilities include leading engineering change activities, PDP governance, and production ramp-up, while maintaining strong customer and stakeholder communication.