Directeur de Projets Industriels

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Director of Industrial Projects to oversee the launch of a new product across multiple sites in the automotive sector. The role requires working with group leadership to manage the acquisition and implementation of a major new program and to ensure a successful start of production.

A rigorous, autonomous, and methodical approach is essential. The ideal candidate has an engineering background and at least ten years in operations management within high-volume industrial

Qualifications

• Engineering background is required.
• Ten or more years in operations management within high-volume industrial environments such as automotive equipment manufacturing.
• Experience in managing international multisite production launches is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the launch of a new product across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with group leadership to manage acquisition and implementation of a major new program.
• Establish and execute a ground-level progress plan with a focus on quality, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure start of production and overall client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Multisite rollout

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Autonomy

Education

Engineering degree (BAC+5 equivalent)

Job description

The client is seeking a Director of Industrial Projects to oversee the launch of a new product across multiple sites within the automotive sector. This role involves close collaboration with group leadership to manage the acquisition and implementation of a significant new program, ensuring the successful start of production. The position requires establishing and executing a progress plan on the ground, with a strong focus on quality, optimization, and continuous improvement to meet set objectives and ensure client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, preferably with a degree equivalent to BAC +5, and substantial experience-typically at least ten years-in operations management within high-volume industrial environments, such as automotive equipment manufacturing. Experience in managing international, multisite production launches is highly valued. The role demands autonomy, rigor, and a methodical approach, as well as strong project management skills and the ability to understand and anticipate organizational processes.

This is a six-month assignment with partial international responsibilities, requiring immediate availability and fluency in English. The position offers the opportunity to work within an international group, contribute to major projects and transformations, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.