Senior Project Manager

We are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as wellas car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 inVelbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 9,300 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of around EUR 1.1 billion in the financial year 2019.

Overview: A Senior Project Manager develops and leads the assigned projects with cross-functionalteams to assure project success and being responsible for achieving the On-Time and On-Budget Launch while also ensuring sub-goals for Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales and Engineering.

Key Activities

• Main interface to Product Development team on theassigned project(s)
• Review project production readiness status and developtimelines to meet project milestones
• Ensure that all tasks are according to the Huf Product Development Process including Project Gate Reviews are completed accurately and timely
• Establish, monitor, track and maintain the project Open Issues lists and Engineering Changes
• Lead, motivate, and mentor project team members in a matrix environment
• Lead problem resolution between Huf and Customer and for Huf`s departments located in different geographic areas
• Participate in monthly project status review meetings by presenting project status to senior management
• Support Sales and Engineering departments with commercial discussions and negotiations

Desired Profile

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 5 years Project Management experience
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project essential
• Knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems, plastic injection molding (optional), assembly
• PMP certification desirable
• Negotiate using internal resources in a matrix-based Project Management structure

Benefits

• Induction and training programs that provide you with all of the knowledge to excel at the work place
• Young, professional and dynamic team
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits (sports, wellness, transport, holiday reward etc.)
• Health and well-being (medical care, fruits day, lunch vouchers etc.)
• Professional development both technical and managerial
• Increased work-life balance (flexible working hours and mobile work, extra vacation days)
• Special fidelity package
• Modern and central working facilities (contemporary offices, relaxing and entertainment areas)

If this sounds interesting to you, please send your comprehensive application materials.