Project Manager EMS M/F/D

As Project Manager on our team, you’ll be leading the EMS Electronics Manufacturing Services in Automotive Electronics. Introducing our new products and transition them from pilot lines into high volume serial production.

Responsibilities

Drive the most complex and critical projects across timing, innovation, and technical scope; Own and maintain full project plans, risk management, project reviews, and key deliverables; Ensure project success across Cost, Quality, Time, Delivery, and Methodology; Communicate customer requirements and performance targets clearly to internal teams; Champion adherence to PDP processes and compliance standards; Act as the main link between Manufacturing Sites and Supply Chain for transitioning products into high-volume production; Support serial launch readiness and smooth industrialisation; Serve as the primary customer-facing lead for all project management topics; Align communication across customer and internal stakeholder groups; Lead the team to achieve First Time Quality (FTQ) and Worldwide Formal Customer Complaint (WFCC) targets; Meet investment and financial targets, including forecasts and capital spending; Manage CAPEX planning, approvals, tracking, and reporting; Collaborate with Start Center leaders during quote and early-stage business activities; Apply Lean / I&CIM methodologies to drive operational efficiency and project team performance; Lead through influence across functional teams; Partner with Group Managers to ensure resource availability; Act as a role model and mentor for junior PMs; Ensure full PDP compliance, documentation accuracy, and timely reporting; Support and participate in internal/external audits

Requirements

Strong accountability and ownership, consistently delivers results under pressure; Customer-focused with solid business, market, and financial acumen; Action-oriented mindset with urgency, energy, and decisiveness; Transparent communicator who addresses difficult issues effectively; Builds trust through integrity, authenticity, and reliable execution; Highly adaptable to changing priorities; strong stress tolerance; Effective collaborator with excellent cross-functional partnership skills; Strong planning, organisation, and risk-management capabilities (analysis, mitigation, intelligent risk-taking); Skilled negotiator; Solid understanding of PDP processes and product/technology knowledge; Fluent in English; proficient in German; Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership/mentoring abilities; Proven track record in program/project management and launching complex products

Benefits

Attractive compensation package; 30 days of vacation; overtime compensation; permanent employment relationship; opportunity to continually develop internally in an international environment; access to internal and external training, coaching and certifications; recognition of innovation and excellence; international, collegial environment and collaboration with technical experts at eye level; opportunity to get involved in CSR activities; opportunity to actively shape the future of mobility with state-of-the-art technology