R&D Program Manager 18368 Mjölby, Sweden

Mjölby; Sweden; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritaz is seeking an Account Manager/AM based in Sweden. The role focuses on leading product development projects from concept to production, requiring strong project management and leadership skills. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a background in industries such as automotive and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure project success through effective planning and execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in product development.
• Experience in automotive and manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering, electronics, and software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development projects from concept to production.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with development processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Job description

Account manager/AM

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description

We are looking for an experienced R&D Project Manager

What You Will Work On

• Lead end-to-end product development projects from concept to production
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Development
  • Electronics
  • Purchasing
  • Manufacturing
• Monitor project progress and ensure achievement of project milestones
• Report project status, risks, issues, and deviations to steering committees
• Drive project decisions, prioritization, and issue resolution
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and change requests
• Ensure effective requirements management throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners
• Support industrialization and production readiness activities
• Ensure compliance with company development processes, standards, and project governance
• Apply Agile practices where appropriate, particularly within software development
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and project reviews

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within product development
• Experience in industries such as:
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
• Experience leading projects through the complete development lifecycle
• Strong experience managing cross-functional engineering teams
• Good understanding of:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Software Development
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Stage-Gate or similar
• Strong knowledge of project planning, execution, and governance
• Experience in risk management, change management, and stakeholder management
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Krav

Account manager/AM - 5 års erfarenhet eller mer