Project Manager (F/M/D)

Your team is developing industry-leading radar sensors including associated software and control units (ECUs). In your role as ADAS Project Manager, you will lead projects for the development of end customer-specific Level 2 to Level 3 functions such as the active lane change assistant or traffic jam pilot.

The project you will lead requires your skills in leading distributed teams, as the majority of your colleagues work abroad. This is one of the largest and most important projects within Aptiv which is developed for a premium OEM. Aptiv is the strategic partner with very good customer contact and is working with them to bring autonomous driving into series production.

Your role

• Leading project team of >150 team members
• Project planning & control within the framework of the product development process & customer requirements
• Main interface to the customer, coordination of customer enquiries
• Responsibility for the preparation and adherence to the budget
• Risk and escalation management
• Preparation of regular status reports for management and customers
• Development and initiation of measures to achieve targets with a focus on deadlines, quality & costs
• Responsibility for timely completion of the product

Your background

• Successfully completed studies in engineering - preferably electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or comparable qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management in the automotive industry, preferably with a software background
• Experience in ADAS with focus on functional safety (ISO 26262); radar knowledge would be an advantage
• Experience in ADAS feature development would be an advantage
• Business fluent language skills for German as for English is mandatory
• Very good organizational and communication skills as well as assertiveness
• Experience in leading big international distributed teams
• Knowledge of business management
• Knowledge of software development processes (Automotive SPICE) and tools is an advantage
• Trustworthiness, commitment and self-initiative are key
• Willingness to travel

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.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Our working style: flexible work environment.
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Possibility to join WorkStadt - community which provides support for new hires who move to Wuppertal and are new in the city.
• Healthy days.
• Special agreements with eBikes and cars.
• Discounts at local gyms.
• Capital forming benefits.
• Additional accident insurance.
• Free parking slots on site.
• Price deductions from several providers such as Samsung, Adidas and Fitness First

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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