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Global IS Project Manager - Engineering/R&D

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.

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

The Global IS Project Manager - Engineering/R&D Information Systems leads group‑wide digital initiatives supporting OPmobility’s engineering transformation, reporting directly to the CIO of the Value Tower R&D. The role focuses on optimizing the CAD–simulation loop through automation, generative design, topological optimization, and AI‑based predictive simulation, ensuring strong coordination between IT and R&D teams. The scope may include evolving CAD/CAE tools (CATIA, NX, ABAQUS, LS‑Dyna, StarCCM+, etc.), developing automation scripts, implementing AI‑assisted rule checking, and building automated CAD–simulation workflows. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Leading end-to-end some R&D IS projects: scoping, planning, risk management, scheduling, reporting in line with company standards;
  • Coordinating stakeholders across R&D, IS, IT, suppliers, and software integrators;
  • Designing optimization workflows & topological optimizations;
  • Leading predictive simulation initiatives using AI, such as neural networks and surrogate models. 
  • Change management support: user onboarding, documentation, and training;

 

Profile:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, digital, software, or equivalent).   
  • 10 + years experience in R&D IT program / project management  
  • Strong IS/IT project management methodology knowledge (waterfall, agile, hybrid).
  • Experience leading cross functional technical projects in an engineering or IT environment.  
  • Proven skills in planning, scheduling, risk & issue management, and budget tracking. 
  • Familiarity with change management, user onboarding, and training coordination. 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and nontechnical audiences. 
  • General understanding of CAD/CAE tools and digital engineering workflows (no deep expertise required).  
  • Awareness of basic concepts in automation or scripting and PLM workflows.   
  • Willingness to global business travels (few times a year max) and local travels to R&D Plant in Novy Jicin.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Driving license category B..

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Employment Contract.
  • Company car / car allowance.
  • Private Life Insurance.
  • Social Fund.
  • Healthcare.
  • Other Social Services.
 

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.

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Date:  Mar 6, 2026
Location: 

Krakow, PL

Job Requisition ID:  388591
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