Product Development Project Manager Automotive

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is seeking a Senior Product Development Project Manager to lead Service Market Technology (SMT) activities across product development and change projects. You will ensure SMT deliverables meet requirements, budgets, milestones, and quality expectations, coordinating with teams and stakeholders to drive successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and maintaining alignment with

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in product development or a similar technical environment.
• Strong planning, budgeting, coordination, and delivery management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating alternatives with limited information.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while focusing on business objectives and delivery quality.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude.
• Fluency in Swedish and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead the SMT project team through milestones and gate reviews to achieve targets and deliverables.
• Own, manage, and monitor SMT budgets within assigned projects.
• Develop and track SMT project schedules in collaboration with the team.
• Provide input to overall project timelines and ensure alignment with milestones.
• Coordinate SMT requirements and deliverables with project plans, including verification and validation activities.
• Ensure all SMT commitments are defined and delivered per the project description.
• Identify stakeholder needs and align activities with business and technical requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams to support decision-making and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning and budgeting

Delivery management

Job description

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB

Are you an experienced project manager who enjoys leading cross-functional teams, managing project deliveries, and driving business results? Join Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB and explore an opportunity to contribute to product development projects with a strong focus on service market and aftermarket technology.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Development Project Manager to lead Service Market Technology (SMT) activities across product development and change projects.

You will ensure that SMT deliverables meet agreed project requirements, budgets, milestones, and quality expectations. Working closely with project teams and key stakeholders, you will coordinate plans, integrate service market requirements into overall project activities, and drive successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the SMT project team through project milestones and gate reviews, ensuring agreed targets and deliverables are achieved.
• Own, manage, and monitor SMT budgets within assigned projects.
• Develop and track SMT project schedules in collaboration with the team.
• Provide input to overall project timelines and ensure alignment with key milestones.
• Coordinate SMT requirements and deliverables with project plans, including verification and validation activities.
• Ensure all SMT commitments are clearly defined and delivered according to the project description.
• Identify stakeholder needs and align project activities with business and technical requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams to support effective decision-making and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in product development or a similar technical environment.
• Strong planning, budgeting, coordination, and delivery management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate alternative solutions and make decisions with limited information.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on business objectives and delivery quality.
• A pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience in aftermarket or service market technology.
• Project management experience in both traditional Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Background in process and product development.
• Experience with aftermarket documentation and related deliverables.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for a business-oriented project leader who can take a holistic view, bring diverse stakeholders together, and translate requirements into reliable project outcomes. You should be comfortable working across functions, making informed decisions, and driving progress in a dynamic product development environment.

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