Senior Platform Manager, Automotive EDS Programs

Lear Corporation; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Göteborg seeks a Platform Manager – EDS to lead the Göteborg Program Management function, act as the primary customer contact for current and future automotive programs, and drive flawless program execution.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, own program governance, manage budgets, and ensure APQP/PPAP readiness while delivering on quality, cost, timing, and business targets, including relationships with Volvo, Geely, Lotus and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive program or project management, preferably in Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex vehicle launch programs.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, launch management, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing program budgets, profitability targets, tooling investments, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Göteborg EDS programs and maintain full accountability for program performance, customer satisfaction, and business results.
• Manage new product introductions, vehicle launches, and model year changes to achieve quality, cost, engineering, and timing targets.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as the primary interface for Volvo, Geely, Lotus, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive program governance through timing plans, gateway reviews, status reporting, risk management, and recovery planning.
• Own program financial performance, including profitability roadmaps, budgets, engineering revenue, tooling expenditure, cash flow, and cost targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop Program Managers while aligning cross-functional teams around execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure successful APQP, PPAP, tooling, and manufacturing readiness activities to support flawless product launches and customer approvals.
• Promote operational excellence by standardizing processes, enforcing LearPro utilization, supporting innovation initiatives, and driving robust design-on-time methodologies.

Skills

Program Management

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Systems

Strategic Thinking & Execution

Budgeting

Risk Management

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Lear Corporation in Göteborg seeks a Platform Manager – EDS to lead the Göteborg Program Management function, act as the primary customer contact for current and future automotive programs, and drive flawless program execution.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, own program governance, manage budgets, and ensure APQP/PPAP readiness while delivering on quality, cost, timing, and business targets, including relationships with Volvo, Geely, Lotus and other key stakeholders.