Overseas Project Manager ( Key Account Delivery)

Gotion Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion High-Tech seeks a Senior Project Manager for its North American base to coordinate battery capacity construction, production line commissioning, and mass production delivery for key clients. You will manage cross-functional teams across R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include leading full lifecycle projects, risk management, and on-site support during ramp-up, with a focus on IATF16949 and CSR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Vehicle/Mechanical/Electrochemistry/Electrical Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in new energy vehicle components or power battery industries.
• Experience interfacing with North American OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers; mass production delivery experience with NA EV startups or automakers preferred.
• Overseas assignments, factory setup, or cross-border project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project management for key North American client projects, including nomination, product development, PV/DV, PPAP, and SOP, with Master Schedule oversight.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the U.S. site and domestic HQ across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to align resources and resolve issues.
• Act as the main client contact for NA projects, attending reviews, reporting progress/risks, and maintaining client relationships.
• Identify and mitigate technical, supply chain, and compliance risks; manage ECN/ECO and assess impact on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Provide on-site support for production line layout, equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp-up, ensuring IATF16949 and CSR compliance.

Skills

Fluent English

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree+

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This is a core project management role for Gotion High-Tech’s North American base. The position is primarily responsible for coordinating battery capacity construction, production line commissioning, and mass production delivery (SOP) for key strategic North American clients. The role ensures strict compliance with client requirements regarding quality, cost, delivery, and regulatory standards.

[Key Responsibilities]

• Full Lifecycle Project Management: Lead the entire process for key North American client projects, from nomination, product development, and sample validation (PV/DV) to PPAP submission and Start of Production (SOP). Develop and monitor the Master Schedule to ensure critical milestones are met on time.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Resource Management: Serve as the primary liaison between the U.S. site and domestic headquarters (R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality). Align resources across both regions to resolve cross-time-zone and cross-cultural technical and commercial issues, driving issues to closure.
• Client Interface & Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key North American client projects. Regularly attend client project review meetings, report on progress and risks, manage client expectations, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify technical, supply chain, and compliance risks during project execution and develop mitigation strategies. Strictly control Engineering Changes (ECN/ECO) and assess their impact on cost, schedule, and quality.
• On-Site Operational Support: Assist with production line layout planning, equipment installation and commissioning, and on-site management during the ramp-up phase of the U.S. factory. Ensure production systems comply with IATF16949 standards and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

[Qualifications]

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Vehicle Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related fields.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of project management experience in the new energy vehicle components or power battery industry.
• Must have experience interfacing with North American OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers; experience with mass production delivery for North American EV startups or traditional automakers is preferred.
• Prior experience with overseas assignments, overseas factory setup, or cross-border project management is preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluent English as a working language (proficient in listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with the ability to conduct business negotiations and technical exchanges without barriers. Mandarin Chinese proficiency is preferred (for communication with domestic headquarters).
• Professional Skills:
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA (Five Core Tools), and IATF16949 quality systems.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Soft Skills: Strong ability to work under pressure and excellent cross-cultural communication skills. Ability to adapt to the North American work pace and travel requirements. Demonstrated keen risk awareness and outstanding conflict resolution abilities.