Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) - Automotive

Company Description

Through our continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence, we have been an established partner to the automotive industry for over three decades. We support our customers worldwide in product development, especially in the areas of engineering, testing, and homologation.

The cornerstone of our success lies in the extensive expertise of our internationally active teams. With more than 3,000 experts and a global network of 56 branches in 22 countries, we can optimally adapt our services to the local needs of our customers.

Through our collaboration, we are creating a future of mobility characterized by innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions.

Job Description

Starting January 1, 2026, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (m/f/d). In this key role, you will be responsible for complex development projects throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle. You will represent our company at top management level, lead interdisciplinary project teams, and contribute to project success both operationally and strategically.

Your Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the planning, steering, and implementation of complex automotive projects.
• Preparation and execution of presentations at the client's site (higher management level).
• Ensuring budgets, deadlines, and quality standards across all project phases.
• Planning, leading, and steering interdisciplinary project teams, as well as coordinating partners and suppliers.
• Direct coordination with the client's top management, including presentations at decision-maker level.
• Proactive risk analysis, escalation management, and development of action strategies.
• Strategic further development of PM methods and processes within the organization.

Qualifications

• Completed technical degree (e.g., vehicle technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering) or comparable qualification.
• Many years of experience in project management in automotive development.
• Proven experience in working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Sound knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, and established PM methods and tools.
• Confident demeanor and experience in communicating with top management levels.
• Strong leadership, moderation, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel for regular onsite appointments and enjoyment of direct customer contact.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

Additional Information

With us, you can look forward to a lot of benefits!

• You will receive a permanent contract with fair compensation.
• We offer home office possibilities and thus a high degree of flexibility.
• You can expect diverse tasks in a future-oriented and international technology company and the opportunity for global networking.
• A structured onboarding, company and team events, as well as our commitment to values of integrity, transparency, and equality create team spirit and collaboration at eye level! We have an open communication and working atmosphere with flat hierarchies and a "Du" culture.
• Furthermore, you can participate in our bicycle leasing program, language courses, and company training. You also benefit from shopping advantages and the options of a monthly meal allowance as well as a company pension scheme.

If you want to make a difference in an internationally leading technology company and develop both professionally and personally, then we look forward to your online application!

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