Applus IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting its clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services.
IDIADA’s success in product development is built on a unique blend of highly experienced engineers, state-of-the-art test and development facilities and the constant drive towards innovation. The company has 2.850 professionals and an international network of 56 subsidiaries and branch offices in 22 countries, ensuring its clients receive fast, customized solutions.
Job DescriptionIDIADA is seeking a dynamic EV Charging Project Manager to lead and oversee electric vehicle charging projects from conception to completion. The candidate will manage cross-functional projects working with plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, coordinating technical expertise in charging technologies while ensuring project delivery excellence.
Currently IDIADA collaborates in conductive and inductive charging technologies from light duty to heavy duty vehicles, and this role will be instrumental in driving these initiatives forward.
One of the main challenges of this sector is to develop and validate safe and reliable high power charging systems which enable that electric mobility becomes accessible and attractive for all types of electrified vehicles - and this role will ensure projects meet these objectives on time and within scope.
Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for charging technology projects
- Stakeholder Management: Interface with customers, suppliers of charging equipment, and internal teams to ensure project alignment
- Quality & Safety Oversight: Ensure all charging tests and validations meet safety standards and customer requirements
- International Collaboration & Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects with other Business Units across different regions and markets
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the development lifecycle
- Budget & Resource Management: Monitor project budgets, resources, and deliverables
- Technical Coordination: Oversee charge testing activities in workshops and field environments
- Reporting & Communication: Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and senior management
Profile
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical project management experience
- Strong analytical capacity of electronic and electrical circuits
- Experience working with automotive high voltage systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills for stakeholder management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, C, C#, Linux bash is valued
- Deep interest in automotive and e-powertrain topics, especially electric vehicles
- Willingness for moderate to extensive travel activity
- Experience in customer-facing roles and relationship management
Education
- Engineering Degree: Electrical / Electronic / Telecom / Industrial / Software or similar University degree
- Project management certification or equivalent experience preferred
- Native Japanese level proficiency
- Fluent English (written and verbal)
This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of electric mobility innovation, leading projects that will shape the future of sustainable transportation. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, international team and have the chance to work on cutting-edge charging technologies while developing their project management expertise in the rapidly growing EV sector.
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
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What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
