Project Manager in Automotive

Do you want to take a key role in a project that truly makes a difference – where you lead cross-functional teams, drive progress, and set the structure from day one? As a Project Manager in automotive, you will work closely with technology, production, and business, being the one who holds the project together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Academic Work is looking for an experienced Project Manager for an assignment in Gothenburg. You will be part of an established team of project managers and take responsibility for one of several ongoing projects in wire harness production. The role involves leading cross-functional collaborations with engineering, finance, logistics, operations, and quality – both internally and externally – and keeping the whole project flow together. The pace is high and decision-making paths are quick, and you will play a central role in ensuring that the project develops according to plan with the right quality, timing, and cost control.

To thrive and succeed in this role, you need to have strong communication skills and move effortlessly between internal and external contacts. You are used to working in environments where conditions can change rapidly and have experience leading teams through change. You work systematically with timelines and milestones, keep the project direction intact, and use Excel as a natural tool for follow-up and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that timelines, budgets, and quality are maintained
• Drive projects related to wire harness production and associated processes
• Collaborate with factories and international engineering functions
• Report project status internally and externally
• Manage changes and create clarity when conditions shift
• Motivate the team and maintain the project's direction

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

• Has 3–5 years of experience in automotive
• Has documented experience in driving complex projects in automotive
• Has a good understanding of automotive processes and cross-functional collaboration
• Has the ability to lead without formal personnel responsibility
• Has good communication skills in Swedish and English
• Is used to working with timelines, milestones, and Excel-based follow-up
• Is flexible and confident in making quick decisions in a changing environment

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Communicative
• Problem-solving
• Flexible

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will take down the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

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