We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Assignment Leader for a long-term consulting assignment within the automotive industry.
The assignment focuses on driving the localization of parts for a new international production hub. You will be part of a team of Assignment Leaders and play a key role in ensuring that localized parts are introduced into production according to agreed timelines and cost targets.
The role involves extensive cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across Production, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing.
- Lead and coordinate localization activities for parts within the assigned technical area.
- Ensure localized parts are introduced into production on time and according to cost targets.
- Drive cross-functional activities throughout the localization process.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing.
- Monitor timelines, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress.
- Identify bottlenecks and contribute to shorter lead times.
- Ensure structured and efficient project execution.
- Communicate progress, risks, and required actions to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Engineering.
- Several years of experience within R&D in the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of automotive product development processes.
- Good product and technical understanding.
- Previous experience in Project Management or Assignment Leadership.
- Experience coordinating multiple functions and stakeholders.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Experience from one or more of the following areas:
- Design / Engineering
- Procurement / Purchasing
- Production
- Logistics
- Testing
- Experience with structured industrial development and localization processes.
- Swedish language skills.
Benefits
- Long-term consulting assignment, approximately 12 months
- Opportunity to work on a large international automotive localization project
- Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Production, Logistics, and Purchasing
- High-impact role with significant ownership and responsibility
- International working environment
- Opportunity to strengthen experience within automotive product development and industrialization
Skills Required
- BSc or MSc in Engineering
- Several years of experience within R&D in the automotive industry
- Strong understanding of automotive product development processes
- Good product and technical understanding
- Previous experience in Project Management or Assignment Leadership
- Experience coordinating multiple functions and stakeholders
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- Experience in Design / Engineering
- Experience in Procurement / Purchasing
- Experience in Production
- Experience in Logistics
- Experience in Testing
- Experience with structured industrial development and localization processes
- Swedish language skills
What We Do
inventYOU is an IT Consulting firm founded in Sweden in 2017. At inventYOU we offer senior professional IT services. Our consultants have extensive experience in the industry and throughout the years have assisted our customers in their successful digital transformation journeys. InventYOU can offer a wide variety of nearshoring professional IT services in various technology stacks from Athens, Greece. This enables inventYOU to provide customers a large pool of highly educated, skilled and experienced IT-professionals at very competitive prices. Working in the same time zone, with Swedish speaking account management allows for a solid and transparent delivery. This collaboration also provides limited travel if the customer and project require an on-site presence.
