Senior Project Manager

Aptiv PLC; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Permanent contract

Training & certifications

CSR initiatives

International environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aptiv PLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industry‑leading ADAS vision systems projects for automotive and military markets. You will manage large, distributed teams and maintain close interaction with customers, ensuring alignment with requirements and timelines.

The role requires German and English fluency, strong budgeting and risk management, and a proven ability to work across international teams. Travel is expected as part of the project scope.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with strong technical background.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in military or automotive industries.
• Experience in automotive ADAS or related areas.
• German native speaker with fluent English is mandatory.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to lead large international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team of 50+ members and coordinate with core PMO.
• Plan and control project within development process and customer requirements.
• Interface to customer and coordinate inquiries.
• Manage budgets and ensure on-time product delivery.
• Lead risk management and escalation processes.
• Prepare regular status reports for management and customers.
• Initiate measures to hit targets on deadlines, quality and cost.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget control

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Industrial)

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field

Tools

Automotive SPICE

MS Office/PM tools

Job description

Work in an innovative team

Become part of the team that has made automotive history and brought visionary inventions to the car. As early as 1959, we developed the first cruise control followed by many other industry-wide innovations such as the first heads-up display, collision warning system, adaptive cruise control (ACC) and the first emergency brake assist.

These technologies paved the way and marked the beginning of the mobile future: fully autonomous and connected vehicles for the smart world of tomorrow.

As a leading international provider, Aptiv introduced a new comprehensive system solution at CES 2020 with the Smart Vehicle Architecture™ (SVA™). SVA™ is the basis for highly automated vehicles and acts as the brain and nervous system of future vehicles. The design philosophy at vehicle level focuses on three main objectives: Reducing complexity by simplifying the hardware and software topology, bringing together different applications and empowering OEM's to individually define the user experience of their vehicles as well as to add new functionalities later on. Find out more at www.aptiv.com/SVA

The project to be managed

Your team is developing industry-leading ADAS vision systems which are applicable for the automotive and military target market. In your role as Project Manager, you will lead projects to the development customer- specific solutions in close interaction with the customer.

The project you will lead requires your skills in leading distributed teams, as the majority of your colleagues work abroad. This is one of the largest and most important projects within Aptiv which is developed for a premium OEM. Aptiv is the strategic partner with very good customer contact and is working with them to bring autonomous driving into series production.

Your responsibilities:

• Leading project team of >50 team members in close cooperation with the project management core team
• Project planning & control within the framework of the product development process & customer requirements
• Main interface to the customer, coordination of customer enquiries
• Responsibility for the preparation and adherence to the budget
• Risk and escalation management
• Preparation of regular status reports for management and customers
• Development and initiation of measures to achieve targets with a focus on deadlines, quality & costs
• Responsibility for timely completion of the product

Your background:

• Successfully completed studies in engineering - preferably electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or comparable qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management in the military (or automotive) industry
• Experience in automotive ADAS or military drone area
• German native speaker & business fluent language skills for English is mandatory
• Very good organizational and communication skills as well as assertiveness
• Experience in leading big international distributed teams
• Knowledge of business management
• Knowledge of software development processes (Automotive SPICE) and tools is an advantage
• Trustworthiness, commitment and self-initiative are key
• Willingness to travel

Benefits:

• In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of annual leave and overtime compensation.
• You can look forward to a secure, permanent employment contract with continuous opportunities for internal career development, including within an international environment.
• Through access to internal and external training programs, coaching, and certifications, you will have ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We recognize and reward innovation and outstanding performance.
• You will work in a highly international and collaborative environment, partnering with industry experts on equal footing.
• You will have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• At Aptiv, you will have the chance to actively shape the future of mobility by working closely with nearly all major global OEMs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as e-mobility and autonomous driving.

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