Project Manager - India OEM Programs (4-8 Years)

Project Manager - India OEM Programs (4-8 Years) Veoneer exists to Protect Everyone in Every Crash. We design, manufacture and sell the world's best automotive safety electronics. Job Title: Project Manager - India OEM Programs (4-8 Years) Job Location: About Veoneer: Veoneer is a world leader, and over the years, Veoneer has delivered more than 1.1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally. Owned by AIP and headquartered in the U.S. Veoneer has approximately 2,550 employees in 11 countries. What Will You Do? Project Leadership & Execution Planning and execution of product development projects within the automotive domain. Ensure all projects are aligned with overall business goals, customer expectations, and organizational strategy. Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and risk assessments. Track project progress, maintain schedules, and ensure timely delivery of project phases. Review and approve documentation throughout project initiation, development, integration, testing, and implementation. Financial & Resource Management Analyze project‑related financial data to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting. Implement, manage, and monitor project budgets in line with cost targets. Calculate financial and operational risks, propose mitigation strategies, and maintain risk registers. Produce financial summaries, dashboards, and executive‑level project reports for senior leaders and stakeholders. Distribute, allocate, and optimize resources to meet project requirements. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact for Indian OEMs. Manage customer expectations, provide regular updates, and drive resolution of escalations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. Ensure strong alignment between customer needs and internal project execution. Process Improvement & Governance Review and update existing project management processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across project planning, execution, and reporting. Ensure adherence to service delivery processes and tools, maintaining high-quality project governance. Foster cross-team collaboration and promote operational simplicity and efficiency. What Will You Bring? Functional Competencies Experience managing complex automotive product development projects. Strong stakeholder management & customer engagement skills. Experience with service delivery processes, tools, and documentation standards. Good understanding of P&L concepts, budgeting, cost control, and forecast accuracy. Prior experience working with Indian OEMs, preferably on safety-critical automotive systems. Exposure to automotive manufacturing environments (preferred). Behavioral Competencies Driving Customer Focus: Ability to understand customer needs and deliver excellence. Building Trust: Demonstrates integrity, transparency, and accountability. Cultivating Innovation: Encourages new ideas and improvement-driven thinking. Working Together: Strong collaborative mindset and cross-functional teamwork. Empowering People Growth: Supports team development and uplifts capability. Driving Performance & Simplicity: Ensures clarity, efficiency, and high performance across deliverables. Other Skills Strong adaptability and flexibility to work in fast-changing business environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suitable for global and local stakeholders. Preferred Qualification: A bachelor's degree in engineering; a postgraduate qualification in management studies is an added advantage. Locations Bengaluru Remote status Hybrid About Veoneer Safety Systems, India Veoneer Safety Systems is the world leader in Automotive Electronic Safety Systems. Veoneer’s scalable, best-in-class restraint control systems are saving lives by mitigating the effects of a car crash. In 2023, our products are part of more than 40 scheduled vehicle launches. To date, we have delivered more than 1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally. The company is building on a heritage of 70 years of automotive safety development. Veoneer Safety Systems has 2,700 employees in 11 countries.