Project Manager (Automotive)

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Job Summary

Job Description

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company providing solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects across various industries like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate the full development cycle within the automotive industry, ensuring successful execution of assembly and manufacturing activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, understanding of cost and scheduling, and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments to drive project success.
Must have:
  • Lead and manage project activities across the full development cycle
  • Plan and coordinate various assembly and build activities
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and timelines
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Track and manage project costs and resource allocation
  • Support build coordination and ensure part availability in collaboration with manufacturing
  • Prioritize tasks based on manufacturing input and business needs
  • Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve issues proactively
  • Proven experience in project management, preferably in the automotive industry
  • Experience with full lifecycle project coordination
  • Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and cost management
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results
  • Background in Automobile is mandatory (understand the processes)
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and part management
  • PMP certification or equivalent
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Perks:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Mentorship for career growth

Job Details

Project Manager (Automotive)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Project Manager with experience in coordinating the full development cycle within the automotive industry. Candidates with backgrounds in aerospace or aeronautics will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a good understanding of cost and scheduling, and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments and functions to ensure successful execution of assembly and manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage project activities across the full development cycle
  • Plan and coordinate various assembly and build activities
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and timelines
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Track and manage project costs and resource allocation
  • Support build coordination and ensure part availability in collaboration with manufacturing
  • Prioritize tasks based on manufacturing input and business needs
  • Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve issues proactively

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in project management, preferably in the automotive industry
  • Experience with full lifecycle project coordination
  • Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and cost management
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results
  • Background in Automobile is mandatory (understand the processes)

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and part management
  • PMP certification or equivalent is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Salary Range:

Maximum of $80k

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process._

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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