Design Program Manager – Automotive

Berge Group • Gothenburg, NE

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Engage Studios is seeking an experienced Design Program Manager for a long-term assignment with a client in the automotive industry. The role manages vehicle design activities throughout all product development phases, integrating design plans with overall vehicle program plans and ensuring timing, content, quality, and budget targets are met.

The position involves managing project delivery, overseeing resources and financial tracking, coordinating project team members, and collaborating with vehicle program management, product development teams (largely based in China), and design management. The Design Program Manager serves as the main communication link to stakeholders and senior management.

The assignment is on site on the west coast of Sweden and is expected to start as soon as possible. The assignment may have good possibilities for extension.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of project management experience within an automotive design environment.
• Strong understanding of automotive product design processes, tools, and interfacing functions.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
• Skill in applying program plans to deliver on time, within cost, and to content targets.
• Fluent English.
• Structured planning and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and international environment, particularly with China-based counterparts.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle design project delivery across all product development phases.
• Integrate design project plans with overall vehicle program plans and sub-plans.
• Oversee resourcing, budgets, forecasts, and follow-up.
• Delegate tasks and monitor the progress of project team members.
• Work closely with vehicle program management, product development (largely China-based), and design management.
• Act as the main communication link to stakeholders and senior management.
• Coordinate teams, follow up on work with attention to detail, and communicate at both technical and management levels.

Benefits

• Long-term assignment in an inspiring design environment.
• Good possibilities for extension.
• Support from a design-focused studio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed