Senior Project Manager (R&D New Projects)

About Horse Powertrain

Horse Powertrain Ltd is an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world-class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero.

Horse Powertrain has 19,000 dedicated and determined employees, working in 17 manufacturing plants, and 5 R&D centers on three continents.

This role is employed by Horse Powertrain Solutions and is based in Madrid, with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Powertrain, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you’re ready to create excellence with us, you’ll be appreciated and rewarded.

What you will be doing

• Lead the delivery of new powertrain development projects, ensuring Quality, Cost and Timing (QCT/QCD) objectives.

• Support business development activities and act as the engineering interface with new customers.

• Manage project quotations, feasibility assessments and technical/economic scoping.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and drive project convergence across all functions.

• Lead and develop Project Leaders within the team, providing direction and governance.

• Monitor project risks, opportunities, budgets, investments and supplier performance.

• Ensure achievement of project milestones, deliverables, regulatory compliance and product safety requirements.

• Drive innovation initiatives, technology roadmaps and collaboration with suppliers, universities, start-ups and research partners.

What we’re looking for

• A proven track record in powertrain development and automotive project management, including leadership of complex new product development programs.

• Outstanding stakeholder management, negotiation and team leading skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly.

• Strong competencies in risk and opportunity management and project governance, with a collaborative approach.

• Knowledge of the automotive sector, Horse Powertrain business, and our ambition to transform the industry.

• Excellent written and spoken English, both spoken and written; Chinese, Spanish and/or French would be valued.

• Willingness to travel regularly to China.

Equal opportunities employer

As a company, we are committed to equal opportunities, and recruit people based on their competencies and qualifications. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply for our job vacancies. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

Questions

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