Autoliv Mexico

Project Manager

Autoliv Mexico Municipio de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

4 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Mexico
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About the role

Lead cross-functional global teams to ensure successful project execution, budget management, and flawless program launches. Act as the primary customer contact while coordinating technical meetings and project timelines across internal departments and manufacturing facilities.

What they look for

Project management Engineering Automotive launch Cross-functional leadership Budget management Problem-solving Negotiation Microsoft Project Change management Customer relationship management Japanese language English language Manufacturing coordination Technical meeting facilitation

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 6 years of experience in project management within the automotive industry. Candidates must possess advanced proficiency in both English and Japanese, along with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package Flexible options Recognition awards Company events Family events University discount options Gender pay equality

Full description

What you’ll do:

  • Lead cross-functional teams in the successful execution of Autoliv projects by applying Autoliv development, validation, and CCB processes.
  • Drive cross-functional accountability within project teams to ensure achievement of project goals.
  • Serve as a cross-functional team leader, supporting all internal departments including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, program management, and suppliers to ensure a flawless program launch.
  • Effectively lead global project teams to promote productive collaboration and deliver positive results for Autoliv.
  • Manage project budgets and financial performance, including engineering income, ECAN budgets, and EBIT uplift activities, while ensuring adherence to schedule and deliverables.
  • Oversee direct communication and coordination with Autoliv project members and manufacturing facilities in Mexico.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding all project‑related topics.
  • Conduct project and technical meetings in Japanese with customers and global teams to ensure alignment, clarity, and efficient issue resolution.
  • Support Business Unit and product line strategies by leveraging technology, methodologies, and best practices to strengthen product performance and differentiation.
  • Coordinate project execution in alignment with the Autoliv Change Management Standard to meet all internal and customer milestones.
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project timelines using PWA/Open Project.
  • Provide support to customer engineering and manufacturing plants as needed.

What is required:

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in similar roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related.
  • Robust engineering, project management, and automotive launch experience.
  • Experience in commodities and previous automotive industry experience.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills, negotiation abilities, and disciplined, organized work approach.
  • Advanced English and Japanese, with experience interfacing with Asian customers.
  • Experience with Asian customers
  • Experience using Microsoft Project; customer portals knowledge is a plus.

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Flexible Options (schedule, remote work)

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

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