Design Project Leader / Design Program Manager

We are currently looking for an experienced Design Project Leader / Design Program Manager for a global company within the automotive industry in Gothenburg, working with complete vehicle design programs. Start is April 1st, 9 months contract to start with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

In this role you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the delivery of design content throughout the vehicle development process, ensuring alignment between design teams, program management and product development.

About the role

As Design Project Leader, you will drive the design project planning and ensure that the design scope is delivered according to agreed timing, cost and quality targets.

You will work in a global environment with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete vehicle design project scope during development phases
• Integrate overall vehicle program plans with design project plans
• Ensure delivery according to timing, quality and project targets
• Maintain resourcing plans, budgets, forecasts and follow-up
• Delegate tasks and track progress within the project team
• Collaborate closely with program management and product development teams
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders and management
• Support change management and project governance

Required experience

We are looking for a senior consultant with strong experience from the automotive sector.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience within automotive design project management
• Good understanding of automotive design processes and development tools
• Experience from vehicle development programs
• Ability to manage budget, forecast and financial follow-up
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

Personal qualities

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Structured and results-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work effectively in international and cross-cultural environments

This role requires fluency in English.

This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is April 1st, 9 months limited contract to begin with, with possibility of extension after that. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis.

For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson,recruiter at Incluso.