Platform Manager - EDS - M/F/D

Lear Corporation; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Göteborg seeks a Platform Manager – EDS to lead the Göteborg Program Management function, act as the primary customer contact for current and future automotive programs, and drive flawless program execution.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, own program governance, manage budgets, and ensure APQP/PPAP readiness while delivering on quality, cost, timing, and business targets, including relationships with Volvo, Geely, Lotus and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive program or project management, preferably in Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex vehicle launch programs.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, launch management, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing program budgets, profitability targets, tooling investments, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Göteborg EDS programs and maintain full accountability for program performance, customer satisfaction, and business results.
• Manage new product introductions, vehicle launches, and model year changes to achieve quality, cost, engineering, and timing targets.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as the primary interface for Volvo, Geely, Lotus, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive program governance through timing plans, gateway reviews, status reporting, risk management, and recovery planning.
• Own program financial performance, including profitability roadmaps, budgets, engineering revenue, tooling expenditure, cash flow, and cost targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop Program Managers while aligning cross-functional teams around execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure successful APQP, PPAP, tooling, and manufacturing readiness activities to support flawless product launches and customer approvals.
• Promote operational excellence by standardizing processes, enforcing LearPro utilization, supporting innovation initiatives, and driving robust design-on-time methodologies.

Skills

Program Management

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Systems

Strategic Thinking & Execution

Budgeting

Risk Management

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Lear For You

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Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you. A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

As a Platform Manager – EDS, you will lead the Göteborg Program Management function and serve as the primary customer contact for current and future automotive programs. You will drive flawless program execution, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful delivery of premium EDS products while achieving financial, quality, and timing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Göteborg EDS programs and maintain full accountability for program performance, customer satisfaction, and business results.
• Manage new product introductions, vehicle launches, and model year changes to achieve quality, cost, engineering, and timing targets.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as the primary interface for Volvo, Geely, Lotus, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive program governance through timing plans, gateway reviews, status reporting, risk management, and recovery planning.
• Own program financial performance, including profitability roadmaps, budgets, engineering revenue, tooling expenditure, cash flow, and cost targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop Program Managers while aligning cross-functional teams around execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure successful APQP, PPAP, tooling, and manufacturing readiness activities to support flawless product launches and customer approvals.
• Promote operational excellence by standardizing processes, enforcing LearPro utilization, supporting innovation initiatives, and driving robust design-on-time methodologies.

Skills

• Program Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Systems
• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Budgeting
• Risk Management
• Customer Relationship Management

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in automotive program or project management, preferably within Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, managing people, and delivering complex vehicle launch programs.
• Strong knowledge of automotive development processes, including APQP, PPAP, launch management, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing program budgets, profitability targets, engineering revenue, tooling investments, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.