🚀 Project Manager / Assignment Leader (Localization Projects)

📍 Sweden | Engineering & Project Management - Contract

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Assignment Leader to support a major localization initiative connected to a new production hub in China.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience navigating complex product development environments. You will play a key role in ensuring localized parts are introduced into production on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

🔹 Lead and coordinate localization activities within your assigned technical area.

🔹 Drive cross-functional collaboration across Production, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing.

🔹 Ensure localized parts are successfully introduced into production according to agreed timelines and cost targets.

🔹 Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations throughout the localization process.

🔹 Support initiatives aimed at reducing lead times and improving project execution efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

✅ BSc or MSc in Engineering

✅ Several years' experience within an automotive R&D environment

✅ Solid understanding of product development processes

✅ Strong product knowledge

✅ Proven experience in Project Management, Assignment Leadership, or similar coordination roles

✅ Fluent English, both written and spoken

Desirable Experience

➕ Background in Design, Procurement, Production, Logistics, or Testing

➕ Knowledge of the Red Arrow process

➕ Swedish language skills

Personal Attributes

✔ Strong leadership and coordination abilities

✔ Proactive and self-driven approach

✔ Structured and organised working style

✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

✔ Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions

✔ Results-focused mindset with attention to quality, timelines, risk management, and efficiency

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile international programme, collaborating with a broad network of stakeholders and helping shape the successful localisation and industrialisation of future products.

If you're passionate about driving complex projects and delivering results through collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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