Automotive Project Manager

The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries as well as the mechanical and
plant engineering, energy, medical technology and electronics industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 40 years. Our employees guarantee
extensive know-how, sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation.
Automotive Project Manager
Location: 37402, Chattanooga
Automotive Project Manager

Workplace: 37402, Chattanooga

What to expect:

Main responsibility - General Project Management - planning, organizing, and coordination as well as operational support. - (70%)

Collaborate and Engage:

Work closely with counterparts within the Engineering organization and other departments to align project goals and deliverables.

Identify and engage with relevant external stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and emerging trends, providing comprehensive reports through all required channels.

Process Improvement and Development:

Identify internal process and technical improvement opportunities.

Develop and implement tools, templates, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Maintain and refine project management tools and methodologies, such as Jira and Confluence, to support project tracking and management.
Automation and Digitization:

Show a keen interest in and motivation for bringing solutions for automation and digitization of current processes and workflows.

Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and digitize workflows to enhance productivity and accuracy.
Forecasting and Analysis:

Ensure forecasting processes are robust, consistent, and aligned with group standards within the Central Office of Engineering.

Analyze, define, and document requirements for workflows and business processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Audit and Compliance:

Prepare and organize audits as part of the scheduled annual audit plan for the Central Office of Engineering.

Address audit findings by updating the Product Compliance Management system where applicable.
Process and Lean Improvement: Utilize lean process and process improvement skills to drive continuous enhancement initiatives. Engage with IT departments and external vendors to implement and support process improvements.

Additional Responsibility: Project Status Meetings and Workshops - (30%)

Ability to integrate various timing schedules to identify and mitigate timing slips.

Plans and executes workshops with different stakeholders if necessary.
Tracks project status in detail and informs Strategy and PCMS Project Manager on regular basis.
Escalates issues early to stakeholders, if needed.

What you bring along:

4-6 years of relevant experience (desired consulting company experience and/or methodology)
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent
Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering, Desired
Agile methodologies
Skilled in presentation development primarily using Power Point
Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills
Highly organized and dependable
Skilled in data analytics and spreadsheet preparation & development using Microsoft Power BI, Excel
Strong computer skills; primarily but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Confluence, JIRA
Ability to work flexible and extended hours as work load requires
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Project management skills - responsible for completion of timelines and content fulfillment incl. ability to track, monitor and coordinate anticipated and on-going matters within the different stakeholders of the organization
Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software

Integration - joining people, processes or systems
Detail Orientation - demonstrated record of precision and integrity
Problem solving
Team oriented
Collaborative
Flexible
Customer service oriented
Results driven
Process oriented

Desired

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment including managing multiple tasks
Experience in audits as auditor or auditee
Lean Six Sigma
German language skills
Experienced leading small teams (agile)
Experience with Product Compliance Management Systems
Innovative

The Central Office Engineering is seeking an experienced and driven Agile Project Manager with a robust background in business process improvements to join our dynamic team on a contractor basis. This role is pivotal in enhancing and streamlining our engineering processes, ensuring robust project management practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position will interact with all affected departments to make this possible and supports the manager of the Central Office of Engineering.

What we offer:

Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
401k Retirement program
Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment

Bertrandt US, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Contact:

Jasmine Nelson

Tel.: +1 864-325-2223

Contact:

Jasmine Nelson

Tel.: +1 864-325-2223