Advanced 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.

The role of Advanced Project Manager is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Novy Jicin, Czech Republic.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the acquisition phase through the LPDS/enterProj process until customer sourcing decision
• Manage overall project deliverables in terms of Competitiveness, Timing, Profitability, Cash and Quality and Safety
• Build and consolidate the project development budget (investments, hours) and product cost structure
• Ensure effective coordination and communication within the project core team and towards internal/external stakeholders
• Analyze OEM RFQ packages and ensure alignment of company responses with customer requirements
• Support customer meetings, justify technical and economic positions
• Ensure timely and right-first-time RFQ submissions
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities
• Prepare and maintain economic analysis and profitability files (BCT) aligned with Division and BU targets
• Lead Gate reviews, project milestones, and decision-making communication across departments
• Provide regular progress and risk reporting
• Ensure smooth project handover after customer nomination (Gate 1)

Requirements:

• University degree in Engineering, Science, or Business
• Strong knowledge of project management within the automotive industry
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience (either as PM or project team member)
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong financial understanding
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multicultural, matrix environment
• Strong networking and stakeholder-management capabilities
• Good command of English; additional languages (especially German) are an advantage
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and challenge performance in cost, investment, quality and planning
• Experience in analyzing RFQ packages, managing risks/opportunities, and handling business case calculation files
• Willingness to travel to technical centers, customer sites, or production plants as required

Benefits:

• Performance bonuses
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work from home
• Cafeteria system (benefit program)
• Company events
• Transport allowance
• Contribution to pension / life insurance
• Training and development courses
• Subsidized meals in company canteen

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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