Vacant job

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration is desired.

· A minimum of 2 years of experience in team management and coordination roles, with an automotive background.

· Strong understanding of project management planning, methodologies, and best practices.

· Analytical approach with a problem-solving mindset and project management skills. Structured and efficient approach in team projects to ensure successful planning and execution in terms of timing and resources.

· Very good communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional project teams.

· Good leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards common goals.

· A proven track record of successful project delivery within deadlines and budget constraints.

· Keen analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.

· Advanced English level required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead multiple/parallel projects and engineering change requests according to plant necessity.

· Develop project plans (project scope, timeline, cost, resources, risk, quality, communication, and procurement) then lead and deploy overall project timing to the team.

· Coordinate the cross-functional teams to develop and implement plans to fit within the timeline and key milestones.

· Conduct regular project team meetings and ensure teams are accountable for their deliverables and timeline, managing risk escalation and resolution.

· Support customer meetings and support all functional discussions at the customer site.

· Manage and track all prototype phases: A (alpha), B (beta), C (gamma) up to and including PPAP, followed by production ramp-up tracking and serial life.

· Lead and apply the PDP process, conduct PDP Gate reviews, and support engineering to run PDP design reviews.

· Create and update Project Online reporting – identify, analyze, resolve, and/or escalate risks in a timely manner.

· Support BU initiatives for tracking the flawless launch of all product programs.

· Support and, where appropriate, lead production activities as per our change management process.

· Be positive, encourage, coach, and share knowledge with all cross-functional teams.

· Communicate effectively, develop, and conduct regular presentations to customers and PHINIA management.

· Lead the preparation for regular project business case updates and ensure purchased costs, capex, volume, pricing, and engineering costs are collected and supplied to finance for consolidation in the business case.

· Where a project business case is not meeting the defined targets, lead the teams for cost improvement activities and drive recovery plans.

· Facilitate collaboration among team members from the sample team and from cross-functional teams to encourage efficiency.

· Manage resource allocation effectively to optimize team productivity.

PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE TM. PHINIA designs systems to keep combustion engines operating at peak performance across a variety of applications, including light passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway, industrial and other applications, while investing in alternative fuels to support lower carbon mobility. SEM AB is part of PHINIA Inc since August 1, 2025.