Serial Life Manager

• Actively participates in the transfer of the project to serial production (handover protocol, achievement of project targets).
• Leads preparatory activities for product phase-out from serial production.
• Continuous improvement of product/process (A3 problem solving) in serial production.
• Confirms the production concept based on product goals and requirements, ensuring that production processes and technologies for serial production are validated and all necessary working documentation is included.
• Coordinates project risk assessment meetings (FMEA, reverse PFMEA) and monitors project activities, defining corrective actions in case of deviations from the project plan.
• Ensures compliance with Lean concepts and robust processes.
• Manages industrialization of production lines that meet cycle time, product, and process requirements.
• Defines operational project objectives (financials, schedule, and scope) and establishes an appropriate project framework (meetings, information/knowledge sharing, documentation, archiving).
• Represents project interests in operational meetings.
• Supports project change and issue control activities, including problem-solving activities, based on feasibility considering time, cost, quality, and risk.
• Communicates specific topics with and at the customer.
• Supports and participates in internal/external audits.
• Coordinates and plans engineering changes in the project.
• Assists in building a culture of support, collaboration, and teamwork within the project.

• University degree in engineering or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project/Launch Manager
• Experience in multicultural projects
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite
• Strong organizational skills
• Fluent in English

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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 accessible solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic, and transportation. In 2024, Continental achieved preliminary sales of 39.7 billion euros and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Continental factory in Novi Sad operates at two locations. The first one was opened in Šangaj in March 2021, where parts for vehicle instrument panels are produced. Production of information display systems and multimedia content for screens started in February 2023 at the megafactory in Kać. Currently, the Novi Sad factory employs around 1,500 people.