Regional Issue Manager

Contechs Consulting Limited; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs is seeking a Regional SW Lead for our client in Gothenburg, Sweden. The role may be contract or permanent and requires eligibility to work in Sweden with travel across Europe and China. You will own project quality, NPDS deliverables, and governance across multiple teams.

You will lead cross-functional coordination, manage SWIM, GQMP, JIRA, and New Star, and present status to management. A engineering degree and 5+ years in automotive product development are required; English is

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years in automotive business close to product development projects
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• English proficiency; Mandarin is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Own project quality, NPDS deliverables, issue tracking, and milestone governance
• Ensure transparent reporting, cross-functional coordination, and timely closure of actions and deliverables
• Drive milestone and gateway governance with the RPL, including deliverable reviews and NPDS compliance
• Act as deputy for the Project Leader when required
• Manage execution, follow-up, and tracking of SWIM, GQMP, JIRA, and New Star
• Compile status statistics and prepare progress presentations for project management
• Organize project meetings, document decisions, and follow up actions to ensure closed-loop completion
• Maintain project documentation and align status with China teams

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Complex dependencies

Communication & presentation

English proficiency

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Office 365

Job description

Position: Regional SW Lead

Sector: Automotive

Location: Lindholmen, Gothenburg, Sweden

Position Type: Contract or Permanent

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in Sweden. Must be able to travel in Europe and China.*

About the company

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client who builds on a strong legacy of automotive innovation, combining expertise in vehicle engineering, advanced technologies, and product development. With a focus on future mobility, the organization develops next-generation vehicle architectures, intelligent systems, digital technologies, and advanced engineering solutions for international markets.

Through close collaboration across its engineering hubs, the client accelerates innovation, supports the development of world-class mobility solutions, and strengthens the group's global research and development capabilities. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an individual who shares our passion for technology and possesses a customer focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Own project quality, NPDS deliverables, issue tracking, and milestone governance to stakeholders.
• Ensure transparent reporting, effective cross-functional coordination, and timely closure of project actions and deliverables.
• Drive milestone and gateway governance with the RPL, including deliverable reviews and NPDS compliance.
• Own project quality and NPDS deliverablesto stakeholders.
• Act as deputy for the Project Leader when required.
• Own the execution, follow-up, and implementation tracking of SWIM, GQMP, JIRA, and New Star.
• Compile status statistics and prepare progress presentations for project management.
• Prepare quality, issue, Change Request, and milestone status reports.
• Organize project meetings, document decisions, and follow up actions to ensure closed-loop completion.
• Maintain project documentation and integrateactivities into global and short-term project plans.
• Collect and follow up on tasks assigned to the RUPL during project meetings.
• Coordinate issue and action status with responsible EU departments and China teams.
• Support CRB preparation, reporting, and decision-making activities.
• Review complete milestone status together with China Quality, RPL and China Project Leaders.
• Align SWIM, GQMP, JIRA, and New Star status with China teams.
• Report and align issue-tracking status with RDQC during test events.

Qualifications and skills required for the role

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, or related field
• Have at least 5 years of experience in the automotive business and gained proficiency when working in or close to product development projects
• Leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple teams and regions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics and influence senior stakeholders across regions
• Office 365 and Jira
• Professional proficiency in English
• Chinese language skills is ideal in this role

Who you are

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive professional with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. You thrive in collaborative environments and can confidently build relationships, influence decision-makers, and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. With a strong analytical mindset, you are able to identify potential risks, assess their impact, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Your structured approach to planning, coordination, and prioritization enables you to manage multiple activities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail. Fluency in Mandarin, particularly at a native level, is considered a strong advantage and will support effective communication in a global business environment. Analytical strength with a hands-on mindset, making you a valued business partner who contributes to both strategic direction and operational performance.

Other

• 1-2 trips per year to China

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.