Project Manager

Autoliv is currently looking to fill the role of a Project Manager at its Technical Center. The role entails directing all phases of program development by leading cross-functional teams while working with multiple departments within Autoliv and at JOEM customers. Applicant should be a self-directed, result-oriented professional willing to deliver results while meeting sales and project deadlines. This position requires building relationships with key stakeholders globally inside Autoliv as well as with external customer team members.

What you’ll do:

• Lead cross functional teams in the successful execution of Autoliv projects utilizing Autoliv development processes
• Driving cross-functional accountability in the project teams to meet goals
• Cross-functional team leader - supporting all applicable internal departments including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, program management and suppliers to ensure a successful program launch
• Responsible for leading global project teams to ensure productive global teamwork leading to positive results for Autoliv
• Responsible for managing project costs (engineering income, project budget, EBIT Uplift activities), schedule, deliverables, and team launch performance
• Manage the direct communication and interaction with all Autoliv project members in both technical centers and manufacturing facilities in Mexico
• Responsible for direct communication and interaction with customer for project related matters
• Support Business Unit and product line strategies to leverage technology, methods, and best practices to differentiate our products based on performance
• Support Commercial team in PSC process for quoting new business
• Prepare and develop/support technical and timing presentations for new quotes, Design Reviews, Tollgates and Line Design Workshops
• Coordinate project execution in accordance with the Autoliv Product Development System (APDS) to meet all critical internal and customer and manufacturing milestones
• Prepare and maintain robust project timing, PWA/Open Project/MOAB
• Support customer engineering and manufacturing plants as required.
• Applicant should possess a strong attention to detail and desire to work in a demanding, fast-paced work environment 

What is required:

• Bachelor’s engineering degree from an accredited university
• 3-5 years of experience in Restraints Engineering or Project Management – Automotive Industry experience
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Japanese
• Experience working with Japanese OEM’s, preferably Honda.
• Proven ability to lead and manage program teams and activities
• Ability to manage Customer relationships as they relate to program status
• Results-oriented with the ability to support cross-functional local and global teams
• Detail-oriented with the capability to dig into data and prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Must have ability and willingness to travel nationally and/or internationally, as required
• Support engineering and manufacturing facilities in leading root-cause analysis activities to support production issues should they arise
• Work to continuously improve systems and policies and ways of working

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Flexible Options (schedule, etc)

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality 

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.