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Senior Project Manager

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Aptiv

Senior Project Manager

Wuppertal, Germany

Shaping the future of mobility

We are Aptiv - a global technology company that has been setting standards in mobility for over 24 years. With 200,000 people across 138 manufacturing facilities and 11 major technical centers in 50 countries worldwide. Aptiv is one of the most important market leaders in the design, engineering and implementation of solutions for how we will move around in the future.

We develop innovative software, build the right hardware and can bring autonomous cars, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can, all from a single source.

Join Our Innovative team

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

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The project to be managed

Your team is developing industry-leading radar sensors including associated software and control units (ECUs). In your role as ADAS Project Manager, you will lead projects for the development of end customer-specific Level 2 to Level 3 functions such as the active lane change assistant or traffic jam pilot.

The project you will lead requires your skills in leading distributed teams, as the majority of your colleagues work abroad. This is one of the largest and most important projects within Aptiv which is developed for a premium OEM. Aptiv is the strategic partner with very good customer contact and is working with them to bring autonomous driving into series production.

Your Role:

  • Leading project team of >150 team members
  • Project planning & control within the framework of the product development process & customer requirements
  • Main interface to the customer, coordination of customer enquiries
  • Responsibility for the preparation and adherence to the budget
  • Risk and escalation management
  • Preparation of regular status reports for management and customers
  • Development and initiation of measures to achieve targets with a focus on deadlines, quality & costs
  • Responsibility for timely completion of the product

Your Background:

  • Successfully completed studies in engineering - preferably electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or comparable qualification
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management in the automotive industry, preferably with a software background
  • Experience in ADAS with focus on functional safety (ISO 26262); radar knowledge would be an advantage
  • Business fluent language skills for German as for English is mandatory
  • Very good organizational and communication skills as well as assertiveness
  • Experience in leading big international distributed teams
  • Knowledge of business management
  • Knowledge of software development processes (Automotive SPICE) and tools is an advantage
  • Trustworthiness, commitment and self-initiative are key
  • Willingness to travel

Aptiv Benefits:

  • Our working style: flexible work environment
  • Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
  • Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence.
  • Opportunities to give back to the community

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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Client-provided location(s): 42 Wuppertal, Germany
Job ID: Aptiv-J000674290
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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