Project Manager - Air Suspension

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Project leadership for the air suspension and development of electronic air suspension systems. The project manager will lead all aspects of project development to ensure the project is ongoing and financially successful. Interaction will be with the customer and all internal members.
• First customer contact partner for questions & concerns.
• Management, sales, logistics, industrial engineering, prototype shop).
• Tracking all financial figures using global PS.
• Responsible for adherence to schedules for engineering milestones & gate releases.
• Alignment of the customer requirements with the current Continental specifications
• Representing air spring competence during acquisition activities for timing.
• Maintenance of engineering schedule and with other disciplines, including customer milestones
• Verification of customer/supplier requirements with internal specifications/requirements
• Tracking all financial figures using global PS.
• Supporting Air Spring Design competence at Customer meetings
• CRP assistance for optimization of development processes used in the group.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree or minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Ability to demonstrate project management skills to ensure that all core team members are aligned to deliver a successful project on time. (purchasing, project)
• Minimum 5 years of  relevant professional experience in the Automotive industry
• Expert knowledge in project timing using excel or Microsoft project.
• Experience in interaction with international project team.

To be transparent about hiring for this position, Continental has identified a preferred candidate. This is not intended to discourage other candidates from applying for this position. Furthermore, Continental has not offered the preferred candidate the position. "Preferred Candidate" means either 1) the position is being performed by someone who satisfies the job's requirements or 2) a current employee has been identified as a successor through HR processes.  

This role is an internal-only position; external applications will not be considered for this role. 

Automotive current employees will be given preference in the candidate selection due to current hiring restrictions.

THE PERKS  

• Immediate Benefits  

• Robust Total Rewards Package  

• Paid Time Off  

• Volunteer Time Off  

• Tuition Assistance  

• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts  

• Competitive Bonus Programs  

• Employes 401k Match  

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource Groups.  

• Hybrid Work   

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional  development

• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display, and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics, and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

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