Project Manager - Semiconductor Solutions

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Responsible for a specific product and related project(s) within the scope of the Semiconductor Solutions (SCS) organization. Responsible for the overall planning, execution and delivery of a specific SCS ASIC product that meet/ exceed (internal & external) customer requirements within agreed budget, quality levels and timing milestones. Manages and organizes resources, budgets and all project related activities to achieve project and business objectives and to ensure customer satisfaction.

Project Definition and Planning

• Definition of project goals (financial, scheduling, and quality objectives)
• Selection of project core team members in conjunction with line management
• Establishment of adequate project organization (meeting structure, information/knowledge exchange, documentation, archiving)
• Setup of an initial project plan in accordance with Automotive processes (phases, deliverables, milestones/Q-Gates, etc.)
• Planning of MLC/PLC milestones and ensurance of compliance with Automotive processes
• Protection of project data confidentiality

Project Steering and Control

• Tracking of project progress and definition of corrective measures in case of deviations from the plan
• Execution of formal and informal project reviews and follow-up on deviation resolution and critical status
• Control of released project budget and project resources according to the approved project plan
• Reporting of project status using valid tools and process sets
• Execution of professional change management
• Assignment of work packages to project team members
• Promotion of a supportive culture of cooperation and teamwork within the project
• Performance of risk assessment and implementation control of risk mitigation measures
• Ensurance of project profitability in accordance with defined targets
• Escalation of issues when necessary
• Fostering of close cooperation with relevant stakeholders (Automotive/SCS/BA/Segment) to ensure project success

Product Management

• Responsibility for the PLC from G10 to G90 for the specific product
• Ensurance of on-time, qualitative, and quantitative production and delivery of the specific SCS product to the customer at the right cost, including responsibility for new product launch activities, serial production, and improvement initiatives
• Coordination of product-specific activities to fulfill production and supply plans
• Steering of cost reduction activities to achieve financial goals for the specific product
• Utilization of intelligence frameworks to optimize volume planning and inventory management for the specific product
• Driving of activities to mitigate risks and improve operational performance related to the specific product

• Academic Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in Automotive industry, cross-functional experience
• Understanding semiconductor technology, fabrication processes and device functionality
• Familiarity with electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and industry-standard
• Ability to create detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Managing change requests effectively to keep the project on track
• Profound knowledge of automotive process landscape and expert in Project Management
• Leading multinational project teams
• Intercultural experience

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