Project Manager

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

MISSION

To work as a member of the Engineering team to assist all departments in producing a smooth, efficient flow of quality work through the company, taking responsibility for development projects and the products that they create. This position requires someone with a proven track record for completing projects on time and on budget with little to no supervision, demonstrating good leadership skills, and working well with other departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Project Management:

• Creates project feasibilities, to include project timelines and requirements documents
• Oversees the writing of the project functional specification and manufacturing test requirements
• Oversees design tasking and milestones (hardware, software, mechanical & system)
• May participate in product design that aligns with engineering discipline from experience and/or education (especially for technical variant)
• Reviews and approves the project test plans and reports (hardware, software, mechanical & system)
• Manages project schedule and updates accordingly
• Manages project budget and monitors variances
• Reports on projects to Engineering Manager
• Ability to provide battery quotes

Documentation

• Manages all project documentation to completion, possibly writing such documentation if appropriate given experience and education
• Maintains documentation as required per Engineering Change Notices
• Maintains time records and project reports

Manufacturing

• Oversees the making of all prototype parts and assemblies
• Assists in the production startup of products, collaborating with other departments for completing prototypes and Projects

Collaboration

• Primary liaison to customer through product development lifecycle
• Assists in other areas when requested

Legal Compliance:

• Ensure legal compliance with state, federal, and OSHA requirements
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

KEY MEASURES & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Stay focused on the quality of each deliverable
• Ensure consistency and adherence to high standards
• Pay close attention to even the minutest details involved
• Plan ahead and manage time well
• Be on time, cost conscious, and think of better ways to do things

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering-related discipline
• PMP certification preferred

Job Technical skills

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in the electronics industry is required
• Experience with automotive electronics or EV/Battery manufacturing is preferred
• Cursory experience with mechanical design and manufacturing principles and acceptable practices is required
• Cursory experience in software development principles and acceptable practices is preferred

Job Soft skills

• Ability to communicate to all levels in the company
• Team player with positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in technical and business contexts
• Excellent decision making and leadership skills
• Ability to coordinated and prioritize multiple activities at the same time
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills required
• Excellent computer and other office productivity machinery skills
• Occasional travel to customers and vendors, with overnight stays, may be required

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.