Regional Issue Manager

Contechs; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to China

Job summary

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of a client building next-generation mobility solutions, with a strong legacy in automotive engineering and advanced technologies. The role focuses on project governance, quality, and cross-functional coordination across regions, with access to tools like JIRA and NPDS.

You will own NPDS deliverables, drive milestones, and report progress to stakeholders. The position is contract or permanent, requiring travel to Europe and China, and fluent English; Mandarin is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in automotive business and product development.
• Leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across regions.

Responsibilities

• Own project quality, NPDS deliverables, issue tracking, and milestone governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and report progress to stakeholders.
• Drive milestone governance with the RPL and NPDS compliance.
• Lead execution tracking using SWIM, GQMP, JIRA, and New Star.
• Prepare status reports and progress presentations for project management.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Office 365

Jira

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering

Tools

Jira

Office 365

Job description

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 deliverables to 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 integrate activities 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.