Project Manager (HMI)

JOB OBJECTIVES / 岗位设立目的 Lead the automotive project management team to ensure effective control of quality, cost and project timing for automotive programs in MSC. Drive project execution to meet or exceed customer expectations, while ensuring compliance with internal project management processes and global standards. JOB SCOPE / 岗位责任范围 Drive the implementation of the global PEP (Product Engineering Process) framework across local automotive projects. Ensure project objectives are achieved throughout each project phase in China, with a strong focus on timing, profitability, quality and delivery performance. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / 主要职责 Lead, coach and develop the Program Management team in accordance with the global Marquardt PEP process, ensuring consistent understanding and effective application of project management methodologies, standards and best practices. Assess overall project team capabilities and resource requirements, allocate responsibilities appropriately, and ensure project plans are realistic and executable against customer expectations for quality, cost and timing. Monitor project progress and drive team members to achieve strong internal and external project performance, proactively identifying potential risks and deviations. Review key project deliverables before customer submission to ensure quality, accuracy and alignment with customer requirements. Support and guide team members in cross-functional and cross-departmental collaboration, taking an active role in resolving critical issues, project bottlenecks and escalations that cannot be handled independently by the team. Facilitate effective internal cooperation among relevant functions to ensure projects progress smoothly and key milestones are achieved as planned. Perform other project or management responsibilities assigned by the direct manager. MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS (MUST HAVE) / 基本岗位任职条件 Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Minimum 8 years of project/program management experience within automotive Tier 1 suppliers, including at least 1 year of hands-on technical or engineering experience. Solid experience managing full-cycle automotive development projects, from initial development and industrialization through SOP and product lifecycle management. Proven experience managing projects for both global and local OEM customers. Experience leading complex, cross-functional project organizations, preferably involving electromechanical products. Strong understanding of automotive product development and project management processes, with good commercial awareness regarding priorities, customer requirements, timelines, cost, quality and delivery. Strong problem-solving, decision-making and conflict-management capabilities, with the ability to manage project risks and escalations effectively. Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, quality, manufacturing, purchasing and other functions. Strong presentation and communication skills, comfortable interacting with both internal stakeholders and external customers.