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.

Continuous Improvement:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

Education:

Bachelor's 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.