Project Manager Lead

PHINIA Sweden AB - (Sweden); Åmål; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Agile workplace program

Job summary

PHINIA Sweden AB seeks a senior leader to head the Project Management department, driving strategic planning and delivering multiple engineering projects on time and within budget. You will align site objectives with global standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program outcomes.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting expertise, and advanced English. You will report to the site leadership team and influence customer communications and product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration is required or desired.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a team management and coordination role, with an automotive background.
• Strong understanding of project management planning, methodologies, and best practices.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills; ability to plan and execute projects with timely resource management.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate and inspire teams toward common goals.
• Track record of delivering projects within deadlines and budget constraints.
• Keen analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Management department.
• Own and manage the department budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop and implement plans.
• Develop project plans (scope, timeline, cost, resources, risk, quality, communication, procurement).
• Guide overall project timing with the team and ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct regular project team meetings and manage risk escalation and resolution.
• Support customer meetings and participate in functional discussions with customers.
• Lead production activities per change management processes and PDP reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

Overview

PHINIA is a global provider of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products. The company emphasizes sustainability, ethical standards, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to innovation and safety. The opportunity described focuses on leading the Project Management department, driving strategic planning, and delivering multiple engineering projects within budget and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Management department, ensuring alignment with site and business objectives.
• Own and manage the department budget.
• Act as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, operational excellence, and business decision-making.
• Lead multiple/parallel projects and engineering change requests according to plant necessity.
• Develop project plans (scope, timeline, cost, resources, risk, quality, communication, procurement) and guide overall project timing with the team.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop and implement plans that fit within timelines and milestones.
• Conduct regular project team meetings; ensure accountability for deliverables and timelines; manage risk escalation and resolution.
• Support customer meetings and participate in all functional discussions with customers.
• Manage and track prototype phases (A: alpha, B: beta, C: gamma) up to PPAP and production ramp-up.
• Lead and apply PDP processes, PDP Gate reviews, and support engineering in PDP design reviews.
• Create and update Project Online reporting; identify, analyze, resolve, or escalate risks promptly.
• Support BU initiatives for tracking flawless launches of all product programs.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead production activities per change management processes.
• Foster a positive, coaching culture; share knowledge across cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively; prepare and deliver regular presentations to customers and PHINIA management.
• Lead preparation for regular project business case updates; ensure costs (purchased, capex, volume, pricing, engineering) are collected for finance consolidation.
• If a project business case misses targets, lead the team in cost-improvement activities and recovery planning.
• Facilitate collaboration among team members across sample and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency.
• Manage resource allocation to optimize team productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration is desired.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a team management and coordination role, with an automotive background.
• Strong understanding of project management planning, methodologies, and best practices.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills; ability to plan and execute projects with timely resource management.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate and inspire teams toward common goals.
• Track record of delivering projects within deadlines and budget constraints.
• Keen analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Advanced English proficiency.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to attract, motivate, and retain a globally diverse workforce. Programs are informed by market data and business needs, with a focus on equitable and competitive compensation. Benefits include health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, subject to collective bargaining agreements or statutory plans. Formal development opportunities are available at all levels to help employees grow and succeed.

Additional Information

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is provided based on business need. This description does not include unsolicited recruiting referrals and emphasizes internal HR processes. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.