FORVIA HELLA
Project Manager – Body Electronics at FORVIA HELLA
Location: Northville, USA
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier and part of the FORVIA Group. With around 36,500 employees, the company operates worldwide and generates €8.1 billion in sales (FY 2024). The Body Electronics division focuses on high‑performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics, supporting a broad range of platforms and services.
Daily Responsibilities
Manage, execute, and steer international projects of medium to high budget, complexity, risk, and strategic significance (B projects) within a global context.
Drive and execute international projects with a focus on team performance and predefined goals, ensuring successful implementation at all involved locations.
Plan, track, and achieve project, quality, timing, and commercial targets; explain facts, practices, and policies to stakeholders.
Execute engineering change management in international project set‑ups with a focus on profit and loss.
Define, plan, coordinate, and steer work packages and milestones within a project team using prescribed methods and systems.
Ensure sustained achievement of project targets and adapt project scope through continuous monitoring of new requirements and changed circumstances.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field).
6+ years of experience managing complex automotive projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead global, multidisciplinary teams (engineering, purchasing, quality, logistics).
Deep knowledge and prior experience with body control programs.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a diverse international environment.
Strong risk identification and mitigation planning throughout program phases.
Preferred But Not Required Skills
Background in electronics, specifically in intelligent power distribution units.
8+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
Why FORVIA HELLA?
Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours.
Industry‑leading health benefits program.
Lucrative PTO policy.
Competitive 401(k) matching.
Extensive career and training opportunities.
Annual bonuses.
On-campus restaurant and employee water and coffee services.
Team and company‑wide events.
And much more!
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture.
To apply, please send your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with reference number req17061.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level — Employment type: Full‑time — Job function: Project Management and Information Technology — Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.
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Location: Northville, USA
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier and part of the FORVIA Group. With around 36,500 employees, the company operates worldwide and generates €8.1 billion in sales (FY 2024). The Body Electronics division focuses on high‑performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics, supporting a broad range of platforms and services.
Daily Responsibilities
Manage, execute, and steer international projects of medium to high budget, complexity, risk, and strategic significance (B projects) within a global context.
Drive and execute international projects with a focus on team performance and predefined goals, ensuring successful implementation at all involved locations.
Plan, track, and achieve project, quality, timing, and commercial targets; explain facts, practices, and policies to stakeholders.
Execute engineering change management in international project set‑ups with a focus on profit and loss.
Define, plan, coordinate, and steer work packages and milestones within a project team using prescribed methods and systems.
Ensure sustained achievement of project targets and adapt project scope through continuous monitoring of new requirements and changed circumstances.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field).
6+ years of experience managing complex automotive projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead global, multidisciplinary teams (engineering, purchasing, quality, logistics).
Deep knowledge and prior experience with body control programs.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a diverse international environment.
Strong risk identification and mitigation planning throughout program phases.
Preferred But Not Required Skills
Background in electronics, specifically in intelligent power distribution units.
8+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
Why FORVIA HELLA?
Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours.
Industry‑leading health benefits program.
Lucrative PTO policy.
Competitive 401(k) matching.
Extensive career and training opportunities.
Annual bonuses.
On-campus restaurant and employee water and coffee services.
Team and company‑wide events.
And much more!
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture.
To apply, please send your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with reference number req17061.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level — Employment type: Full‑time — Job function: Project Management and Information Technology — Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.
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