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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation and execution of IT projects in Magna IT. For Magna this role requires a strong analytical skillset to be able to work on business requirements together with our cross-functional business ensuring consistency with the Magna IT strategy, commitments and goals.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of complex IT projects and strategic initiatives across multiple business functions
- Ensure alignment with IT and business strategy, value delivery, and benefits realization
- Manage scope, budget, schedules, risks, dependencies, and quality in accordance with PMO standards
- Support IT portfolio planning, prioritization, and transparency
- Lead steering committee meetings and provide executive‑level status reporting
- Drive stakeholder engagement, change management, and adoption of delivered solutions
- Apply waterfall, agile, or hybrid delivery models as appropriate
- Mentor and coach project managers; act as escalation point for complex issues
- Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and governance
Qualifications and Education
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent
- Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) required or strongly preferred
- Agile certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe) are an advantage
Professional Experience
- 7–10 years of experience managing complex IT projects
- Proven engagement with senior business and IT stakeholders
- Experience across IT domains such as cloud, data platforms, applications, infrastructure, or integration
- Strong background in business requirements analysis and organizational change management
- Project experience based on technologies like MS SQL based web applications, MS Azure, MS PowerBI is an asset.
- Proven experience with business and requirements analysis.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent planning, analytical, and decision‑making capabilities
- Ability to work under pressure in complex, international environments
- Experience with project and portfolio management tools (MS Project, Project Online, Jira, Azure DevOps)
- Fluent English required
- Basic Understanding of IT Infrastructure, network, databases, web applications, data integration.
- Negotiation skills and political acuity to ensure that conflicts project and stakeholder requirements are managed to ensure a successful outcome.
- Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills to make presentations to senior management and other senior stakeholders.
Work Environment
For dedicated and motivated employees, we offer an interesting and diversified job within a dynamic team together with the individual and functional development in a professional environment of a global acting business. Fair treatment and a sense of responsibility towards employees are the principle of the Magna culture. We strive to offer an inspiring and motivating work environment.
Regular overnight travel 10-25% of the time.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Skills Required
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent
- Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA)
- Agile certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe)
- 7-10 years of experience managing complex IT projects
- Proven engagement with senior business and IT stakeholders
- Experience across IT domains: cloud, data platforms, applications, infrastructure, or integration
- Strong background in business requirements analysis and organizational change management
- Project experience with MS SQL based web applications, MS Azure, MS PowerBI
- Experience with project and portfolio management tools (MS Project, Project Online, Jira, Azure DevOps)
- Fluent English
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, databases, web applications, and data integration
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and political acuity
- Ability to mentor and coach project managers and act as escalation point
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.
Magna International Insights
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
