Project Manager; Aftermarket – Electromobility Projects

Project Manager Aftermarket – Electromobility Projects

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Division: Aftermarket Project Office
Industry: Automotive, Electromobility, Powertrain

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Aftermarket Project Office in Gothenburg. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading and managing aftermarket strategic areas, focusing on electromobility projects, including hybrid and fully electric powertrains. You will work within a dynamic and highly international team to maximize vehicle and powertrain efficiency, ensuring customer uptime and product development. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about cutting-edge automotive technology and looking to drive change in a rapidly evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Represent the Aftermarket in the project management team, managing all aspects of aftermarket projects from early-phase prerequisites through to the later stages of planning, development, and delivery of aftermarket support products (diagnostics, spare parts, service and repair, service intervals).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders, including Vehicle and Powertrain Engineering, Business Areas (e.g., Trucks, Bus, etc.), Operations, and Aftermarket Teams (AMT) to ensure a comprehensive delivery that supports maintainability and aftermarket business opportunities.
• Strategic Focus: Oversee projects related to hybrid and fully electric powertrains, ensuring that these projects meet strategic targets while balancing high complexity and change within the Powertrain and Vehicle installation/application portfolio.
• Project Management Excellence: Manage the Aftermarket project QDCF (Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features) according to set targets. Ensure structured and long-term, fact-based working methods to meet delivery goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the development of future working methods in aftermarket projects with an end-user and customer-focused mindset. Help establish ways to improve processes and increase efficiency in the Aftermarket domain.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including suppliers, engineering teams, buyers, warranty departments, and project stakeholders. Collaborate to ensure timely and successful delivery of aftermarket solutions.
• Global Environment: Work in a global, technically advanced team with a wide scope of contacts across regions and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Key Requirements:

• Educational Background:
  • M.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent qualification. PMP certification is a merit.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in project management, ideally within the automotive industry or similar technical fields.
  • Proven experience in managing complex cross-functional teams, particularly in global product development projects.
  • Solid understanding of the Aftermarket business, including workshop environments, service offerings, and spare parts logistics.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong technical experience in automotive powertrain systems, including hybrid and electric powertrains.
  • Familiarity with Product Development Processes and aftermarket services such as diagnostics and repair strategies.
• Skills:
  • Excellent project management skills with a proven track record in delivering projects on time and within scope.
  • Clear, effective communication skills in both verbal and written formats, with fluency in English.
  • Strong risk management and decision-making abilities with an ability to balance strategic objectives with day-to-day project management.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Team Collaboration: A team player with strong networking skills, capable of managing relationships across organizational levels and functions.
• Customer-Focused: Able to prioritize and focus on key deliverables with an end-user and customer-centric approach.
• Problem-Solving: Holistic perspective with the ability to handle ambiguity and drive results in complex and changing environments.

What We Offer:

• An exciting role within a global and innovative team at the forefront of electromobility and automotive technology.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development in an exciting and fast-evolving industry.

If you are passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and making a meaningful impact in the automotive and electromobility sectors, apply today to join our team!