Automotive Project Manager

We are seeking a technically grounded high-visibility Project Manager to lead our Propulsion Systems (PRS) division. You will bridge the gap between commercial strategy and technical execution managing a multi-country team of engineers specializing in E-Drive Transmission and Driveline systems.

This is a critical leadership role stationed within the Detroit automotive ecosystem requiring a balance of technical oversight financial acumen and people operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & People Operations

• Team Performance: Drive accountability across a multi-country team ensuring high performance in all PRS delivery activities.

• Talent Strategy: Lead local hiring capacity planning and capability building to meet project demands.

• Mentorship & Culture: Act as the primary coach for your team managing performance reviews upskilling and attrition defense to ensure continuity.

• Operational Excellence: Serve as the internal concierge for HR IT and Finance; approve timesheets and manage global back-office capacity.

  2. Technical Oversight & Delivery

• SME Support: Provide high-level guidance across E-Drive and Driveline domains to resolve complex engineering challenges.

• Quality Metrics: Ensure all deliverables meet On Time Delivery (OTD) and First Time Right (FTR) standards.

• 3. Client & Commercial Governance

• Primary Interface: Act as the face of Segula to Client Program Managers providing weekly progress reports and aligning on priorities.

• Financial Management: Optimize global project margins (GM%) manage Purchase Orders (POs) and track fund depletion.

• Strategic Growth: Support Key Account Managers (KAM) by identifying upselling opportunities and staff level increases.

• Change Management: Coordinate CCD CN PER and ICD processes to ensure consistency across programs.

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• Continuous Improvement: Monitor Supplier Quality Scores (SQS) and implement RETEX (Return of Experience) to standardize local processes.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Computer or Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience: 10 years in automotive engineering specifically within Propulsion Systems.

• Leadership: Proven track record managing large diverse engineering teams (30 members).

• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the DV/PV development lifecycle and the Detroit OEM ecosystem.

• Communication: Expert stakeholder management skills with proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with Design Release Engineering (DRE).

• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and assembly coordination.

• Expertise in FMEA DVP&R and root cause analysis for pre-production builds.

• Experience in competitive vehicle benchmarking and cost-value analysis.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract