Senior Project Manager

Location: Södertälje, Stockholm County, Sweden

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

Description

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.

Nice to have

• 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