Global Automotive Project Manager – Launch & Delivery

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions USA LLC is seeking a seasoned automotive project manager to guide complex cross-functional programs from concept through SoP, EoP and EoD. You will coordinate internal teams and external service providers, ensuring milestones, budget and quality targets are met while addressing field performance metrics and customer requirements.

The role requires 4–6 years in automotive project management, strong SAP, PowerPoint and Excel skills, and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the automotive industry.
• Strong Manufacturing and Operations knowledge.
• Familiarity with Product Development, launch, qualification, and validation process.
• Knowledge of problem solving & Quality tools.
• Familiarity with Customer Specific Requirements sources.
• Strong knowledge on Microsoft office – Focus on PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experienced with SAP.
• Desirable knowledge on Customer portal Handling (GM, FORD, Stellantis).
• 4–6 years of experience in automotive project management, with demonstrated and documented experience.
• Spanish or Portuguese Language is a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Agree on project targets and develop solution concepts with experts based on client requirements.
• Ensure delivery of the projects assigned including all relevant steps, milestones, gateways and resources.
• Monitor project progress in terms of time, costs, quality (TCQ) and derive measures in case of deviations or claims.
• Steer and coordinate lessons learned and ensure proper documentation and project reviews.
• Lead the project team members functionally and coordinate all involved external service providers, resources or stakeholders.
• OES Product Portfolio: Analyses of lifecycle management at individual product level.
• Control of start of production (SoP), end of production (EoP), end of delivery obligation (EoD).
• Market volume and car park age.
• Failure rate in the field / Schaeffler Warranty Rate / Market Failure.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Bachelor in automotive field/aftermarket

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions USA LLC is seeking a seasoned automotive project manager to guide complex cross-functional programs from concept through SoP, EoP and EoD. You will coordinate internal teams and external service providers, ensuring milestones, budget and quality targets are met while addressing field performance metrics and customer requirements.

The role requires 4–6 years in automotive project management, strong SAP, PowerPoint and Excel skills, and the ability to work in