Senior Project Manager, Automotive & EV Manufacturing

SSOE Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Bonus program

Employee ownership

Health, dental, vision

401K retirement matching

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE Group seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead automotive and industrial facilities design across North America. You will guide planning, design and delivery for high‑performance manufacturing, battery, and logistics facilities from early planning through commissioning.

This hybrid role offers ownership opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and exposure to cutting‑edge automation and electrification initiatives. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture, or 8+ years of experience in lieu of a technical degree.
• At least 10+ years of experience in the design industry, with 5+ years as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing the design of major capital industrial projects in engineering or architecture firms.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams delivering automotive manufacturing, assembly, battery, testing, logistics, and industrial facility projects.
• Serve as the primary client interface for automotive OEMs and suppliers, EV manufacturers, battery producers, and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Manage facility expansion, modernization, brownfield renovation, and greenfield development projects across all delivery phases.
• Collaborate with clients to understand production goals, manufacturing requirements, and future capacity needs.
• Lead project teams through scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and execution.
• Support business development in automotive, mobility, EV, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Communication skills

PMP preferred

Industrial design experience

Contract management

Travel readiness

Team leadership

Multi-office delivery

Education

Engineering/Construction/Architecture degree

8+ years alternative experience

Job description

SSOE Group seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead automotive and industrial facilities design across North America. You will guide planning, design and delivery for high‑performance manufacturing, battery, and logistics facilities from early planning through commissioning.

This hybrid role offers ownership opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and exposure to cutting‑edge automation and electrification initiatives. Travel to project sites is required.