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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Company Introduction:

At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.

We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.

Job Introduction:

The Project Manager, Software/Electrical is responsible for the software/electrical engineering project management of several varying driveline systems/products including but not limited to EV systems and our traditional AWD/4WD systems. The Project Manager will translate project requirements into project objectives and tasks. They are responsible for managing and leading the activities concerned with Software/Electrical technical developments, scheduling, budgeting, and resolving engineering design and test problems within their responsible projects.

This role requires strong analytical and technical abilities while demonstrating fast, but carefully thought-out results. Strong leadership and control of the work process from beginning to end is necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams through a series of key milestones on multiple projects.

• Develop a resource plan, with buy-in from multiple engineering disciplines and align appropriate talent to support activities required to successfully complete the project.

• Coordinate the efforts of the functional departments (BB, PFG) to ensure that the projects are managed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and lead engineering quotation activities from inception to approval.

• Working directly with other Project Managers at the lead MPT Sites to determine project timelines as well as any potential delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.

• Work with the EPx at lead MPT Sites to understand timing goals, define customer requirements, and manage tasks to achieve customer deliverables/specifications.

Responsible for tracking and managing all project changes, developing project presentations, advising management of project status and managing and reporting all project costs.

Customer and Business Interfaces:
(Please consider key internal and external customers, business interfaces and relevant stakeholder.)

• ECB Senior Managers

• ECB Functional Managers (BB & PFG)

• ECB Engineering team members (all areas)

• MPT Sites:

• Project Managers (MPT Sites)

• Program Management (MPT Sites)

• Core Technology Management (MPT Sites)

• Platform Engineering (MPT Sites)

Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.

Work Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of work experience in various engineering roles required. Experience in electrical systems or components required; knowledge of traction inverters and/or eMotor design preferred.

• Some knowledge or experience in software or systems development preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to lead a cross functional team; indirect leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.

• Strong product planning, development, and analytical skills.

• Strong willingness to work in cross-functional teams.

• Fluent in English language verbal and written communication required.

• 5% travel required as needed basis for global coordination and cooperation.

Magna Standards:

• Practice / maintain integrity while upholding Magna’s Charter and Constitution.

• Follow and uphold Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies

• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF). Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.

• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner. Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.

• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.

Additional Information:

We offer attractive benefits (e.g. employee profit participation program) and a salary which is in line with market conditions depending on your skills and experience.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.