Project Manager

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As Project Manager on our team, you will lead the design and manufacturing teams through the Aptiv development and industrialization process. Part of your job will be to support current production projects in ‘end of life’ components issues, design changes and cost improvement initiatives. The Project Manager will oversee initial plans, set milestones, track project activities and communicate project progress to stakeholders. Work cross-functionally to establish working relationships within the company and act as the main contact with customers.

In your daily job you will:

• Be responsible for achieving flawless launches (i.e. full ownership to deliver programs on-time, with quality and in-charge of profitability)
• Act as the program life cycle owner; bring strategy and holistic approach
• Support current production projects in end of life component situations, design changes and cost improvement initiatives
• Drive appropriate reviews/escalations, risk identification and mitigation, remove roadblocks
• Be owner of customer design change requests (lead quote preparation process) and later execute implementation
• Be responsible for supporting achievement of profitability for your assigned projects
• Secure budget approvals/creations on time for project execution
• Act as customer contact for regular management communication and escalation
• Be responsible for credits tracking from owned projects
• Supervise prototypes coordination with dedicated team members
• Support customer management (especially in critical situations)
• Support new business development activities/pursuits
  
  

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent technical field
• 3+ years' experience in project/program management or equivalent field in automotive industry
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent oral/written communication skills with strong ability to work with global cross-functional teams
• Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
• Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
• Knowledge of Automotive OEM processes, and development cycles
• Strong and demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead, coach and mentor team members
• Proficient ability to interact with all levels of management
• Track record of successfully completing projects on time within specifications despite obstacles which arise during such new programs
• Versed in problem-solving skills; ability to drive corrective actions with minimal direction
• Manages the customers' technical requirements and change order expectations
• Proficient in MS-Office suite and MS-Project
• Financial knowledge/business acumen
• Fluent English is a must
  
  

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.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
  
  

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Access to sports groups and Multisport card
• Hybrid work (47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
  
  

This position is based in Kraków.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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