Senior Project Manager

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been built on entrepreneurial spirit and a long history of private ownership. As a partner to major automotive manufacturers and key players in the industrial sector, we offer an international working environment and the opportunity to contribute to development projects for customers around the world. This position is based at our offices in Ostrava–Hrabová and is part of an international team. The role cannot be performed remotely. On-site presence is required; after onboarding, home office can be used up to two days per week. Your key responsibilities: L ead international development projects from project launch through industrialization and handover to serial production. Take overall responsibility for project targets, including timing, budget, quality, risks and, importantly, project profitability over the product lifetime. Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across areas such as R&D, manufacturing, production, quality, logistics and other relevant functions. Act as the main project management contact for customers and coordinate communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Establish project plans, milestones, reporting and governance in line with applicable project processes. Monitor project progress and costs, identify deviations and initiate corrective actions or escalations. Manage project risks, changes and stakeholder expectations. Report project status and key issues to management. Travel internationally few times per year to visit customers or suppliers. Your qualifications: Ideally, a university degree in engineering, project management, business or a related field. At least 5 years of international project management experience, including experience leading cross-functional teams. Experience managing development projects in an industrial environment; automotive experience is an advantage, but not essential. Proven ability to coordinate teams across functions such as manufacturing, quality, production and logistics. Experience in customer communication and stakeholder management. Strong commercial awareness and a clear focus on project costs and profitability. Fluent English; German is an advantage. Czech is not required, but is an advantage. Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel for reporting, and MS Project or a comparable project planning tool. Valid driving licence and willingness to travel internationally. What we offer: Flexible working hours, with a reduced working week of 37.5 hours and core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The option to work from home up to two days per week. 25 days of annual leave + 3 sick days (after probationary period). A commuting allowance. A meal allowance through an e-voucher. An annual CZK 12,000 cafeteria allowance after the probationary period. A contribution to supplementary pension savings. A MultiSport card. Employee referral rewards, recognition of work anniversaries and life milestones, and gifts or rewards for achievements. Company and sports events, a workplace chill-out area and free coffee. Jsme globální společnost se zaměstnanci po celém světě a je pro nás důležité, abychom k sobě přistupovali se vzájemným respektem, byli otevření všem novým myšlenkám a pohledům do budoucnosti, přijímali je pozitivně a bez předsudků. Vážíme si odlišností, čímž posilujeme naši kreativitu a podporujeme inovace. Tímto způsobem přispíváme k udržitelné tvorbě hodnot pro naše zákazníky, obchodní partnery a společnost jako celek. Společně hýbeme světem. Čeká Vás zajímavá pracovní náplň a vynikající příležitosti k rozvoji, protože inovacemi ovlivňujeme budoucnost. Těšíme se na Vaši žádost o zaměstnání. www.schaeffler.com/careers Vaše kontaktní osoba Schaeffler Motion Technologies CZ s.r.o. Kateřina Hubertová