**Position Title:**
Design Project Leader

**Duration:**
9 month contract initially

**Location:**
Gothenburg, Sweden

**Description of the assignment**

\* Design Program Manager

\* Accountable for project management of complete vehicle design content during vehicle product development phases.

\* Integration of overall vehicle project / program plans with design project plans and sub plans.

\* Manages overall delivery timing, content and quality in the project team.

\* Maintains Resourcing, Budget, Forecasts & Follow up.

\* Task delegation and follow up for project team members.

\* Close working relationship with Vehicle Program management and Product development, usually in China, Design management team.

\* Communication with stakeholders and management.

**Qualifications and skills required for the role**

\* Extensive project experience within automotive design environment.

\* Good Understanding of all processes and tools within Automotive product design. (5-10 years)

\* Extensive knowledge of processes interfacing with Automotive product design.

\* Ability to manage and analyse financial data (forecast, budget and actuals)

\* Application and interpretation of programme plans to meet project goals in terms of time, cost and content.

\* Change management skills Personal attributes

\* Creativity to identify efficiency opportunities

\* Group spirit rather than locally minded

\* High authority and persistency to pursue targets and take decisions

\* Ability to foster team spirit.

\* Ability and confidence to communicate at senior and executive level

\* People management skills

\* Cultural sensitivity, especially Chinese - European culture IT/SW requirements (if applicable) Automotive standard

**Other**

The assignment includes travel.

**Why work through Contechs?**

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

**How to Apply**

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

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**https://www.contechs.com/refer**