As Project Manager on our team, you’ll be leading the EMS Electronics Manufacturing Services in Automotive Electronics. Introducing our new products and transition them from pilot lines into high volume serial production.
Your Role
Project Leadership & Execution
- Drive the most complex and critical projects across timing, innovation, and technical scope.
- Own and maintain full project plans, risk management, project reviews, and key deliverables.
- Ensure project success across Cost, Quality, Time, Delivery, and Methodology.
- Communicate customer requirements and performance targets clearly to internal teams.
- Champion adherence to PDP processes and compliance standards.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Interface
- Act as the main link between Manufacturing Sites and Supply Chain for transitioning products into high‑volume production.
- Support serial launch readiness and smooth industrialisation.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary customer-facing lead for all project management topics.
- Align communication across customer and internal stakeholder groups.
Product Quality
- Lead the team to achieve First Time Quality (FTQ) and Worldwide Formal Customer Complaint (WFCC) targets.
Cost, Budget & CAPEX
- Meet investment and financial targets, including forecasts and capital spending.
- Manage CAPEX planning, approvals, tracking, and reporting.
New Business Support
- Collaborate with Start Center leaders during quote and early‑stage business activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Apply Lean / I&CIM methodologies to drive operational efficiency and project team performance.
Team & Leadership
- Lead through influence across functional teams.
- Partner with Group Managers to ensure resource availability.
- Act as a role model and mentor for junior PMs.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure full PDP compliance, documentation accuracy, and timely reporting.
- Support and participate in internal/external audits.
Your Background
- Strong accountability and ownership; consistently delivers results under pressure
- Customer‑focused with solid business, market, and financial acumen
- Action‑oriented mindset with urgency, energy, and decisiveness
- Transparent communicator who addresses difficult issues effectively
- Builds trust through integrity, authenticity, and reliable execution
- Highly adaptable to changing priorities; strong stress tolerance
- Effective collaborator with excellent cross‑functional partnership skills
- Strong planning, organisation, and risk‑management capabilities (analysis, mitigation, intelligent risk‑taking)
- Skilled negotiator
- Solid understanding of PDP processes and product/technology knowledge
- Fluent in English; proficient in German
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership/mentoring abilities
- Proven track record in program/project management and launching complex products
Aptiv Benefits:
In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of vacation and overtime compensation
A secure, permanent employment relationship awaits you with the opportunity to continually develop internally; also in an international environment
Access to internal and external training, coaching and certifications allows you to continue your education
We particularly recognize innovation and excellence
A very international, collegial environment and collaboration with technical experts at eye level awaits you
You have the opportunity to get involved in CSR activities
At Aptiv you have the opportunity to actively shape the future of mobility in partnership with almost all global OEMs using state-of-the-art technology (e.g. e-mobility and autonomous driving).
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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Skills Required
- Proven track record in program/project management and launching complex products
- Experience in EMS Electronics Manufacturing Services and transitioning products to high-volume automotive production
- Solid understanding of PDP (Product Development Process) and compliance standards
- Experience applying Lean and I&CIM continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong planning, organisation, risk-management, and financial acumen including CAPEX planning and tracking
- Customer-facing experience with excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills
- Leadership and mentoring ability; lead through influence across functional teams
- Fluent in English and proficient in German
- Ability to meet quality targets such as First Time Quality (FTQ) and manage customer complaints (WFCC)
- Ability to support audits and ensure documentation accuracy and governance
APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APTIV and has not been reviewed or approved by APTIV.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.
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