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What you can expect
The Task Force Manager (TFM) is responsible for leading and coordinating urgent, high-impact changes and business disruptions affecting multiple programs, customers, suppliers and manufacturing plants. The role serves as the escalation leader for critical situations such as Supplier PCNs, component obsolescence, supply disruptions, quality crises and other events requiring rapid cross-functional alignment and execution.
- Lead cross-functional task forces for urgent changes impacting multiple programs and plants
- Own critical change events from identification through implementation and closure
- Conduct impact assessments covering timing, quality, cost, inventory, manufacturing and customer commitments
- Serve as primary escalation contact for customers, suppliers and executive leadership
- Drive containment, recovery plans, risk mitigation and business continuity actions
- Coordinate Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Program Management teams
- Lead governance reviews, executive reporting and lessons learned activities
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ASPICE, ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 requirements
- Act as Change Leader during periods of no Task Force activities
What you'll bring
- Strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), electrification products & components (including ASPICE, Functional Safety, and Cyber Security) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities
- Strong leadership, crisis management and change management capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to drive results in a global environment
- Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience (three additional years of relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree). A technical or engineering degree is strongly preferred
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience with demonstrated success in program management, operations, supply chain, quality or engineering leadership roles
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex programs across multiple phases of the product lifecycle
- Experience coaching or developing project and/or program managers is preferred
- Project Management certification is preferred
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment is a plus
What we offer
- We offer an annual gross salary starting from 224,000 RON, complemented by our benefits package
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Meal allowance of 35 RON per day, offered through meal tickets
- Team events and company initiatives
- Extensive training and exciting internal development opportunities
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with three additional years of relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in program management, operations, supply chain, quality, or engineering leadership
- Strong technical background, potentially including ADAS, electrification products and components, ASPICE, functional safety, and cybersecurity
- Strong leadership, crisis management, and change management capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills in a global environment
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs across multiple product lifecycle phases
- Technical or engineering degree
- Experience coaching or developing project or program managers
- Project Management certification
- Experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan choice includes Enhanced PPO, Standard PPO, and an Advantage HDHP with free preventive care and $0 Teladoc, with in‑network deductibles as low as $200 and out‑of‑pocket maximums starting at $2,000. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plus basic life/AD&D, along with enhanced dental/vision options in 2026, reinforce comprehensive coverage.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) design features automatic enrollment, a 3% nonelective company contribution after six months, and a 50% match on the first 6% employees contribute. Plan documents and recent filings corroborate this structure, and some divisions also highlight profit‑sharing as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. materials outline paid parental leave for non‑union employees (up to five consecutive weeks at 66 2/3% pay) that coordinates with STD/FMLA and allows PTO top‑ups. Mental health resources and an Employee & Family Assistance Program add family‑oriented support across plans.
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.
