BU INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGER - PAINT
About The Position
Industrial Project Manager - Paint Position Details Job Title: Industrial Project Manager - Paint Type of Contract: Full-timeExpected Hiring Date: April 2026 Location: Toledo,OH Activities Safety, Standards & Compliance• Ensures the implementation of safety rules and the application of POAE standards.• Guarantees the health and safety of the project team and ensures respect for environmental requirements.• Applies and enforces procedures across plant sites.• Ensures equipment compliance with CE norms. Project Leadership & Coordination• Leads a multidisciplinary team including building, injection, paint, assembly, supply chain, IT, finance, purchasing and operations.• Coordinates all phases of the project according to OPTIPRO methodology (from advanced phase through performance achievement).• Ensures the OPTIPRO Project Plan aligns with the agreed project scope and DAI.• Validates core team actions and progress in line with the project schedule.• Identifies deviations from the Project Plan and implements corrective actions to realign. Cross-Functional Communication• Acts as the key interface between the plant, management and the project team.• Analyzes capacity needs and proposes industrial schemes aligned with divisional strategy.• Establishes and manages the master project timing plan, consolidating each core team member’s planning. Performance, Risk & Reporting• Responsible for overall project performance and achievement of M2 milestone targets (CAPEX, schedule, hours, cash flow).• Organizes “Project Reviews” with all core team members to monitor status and action plans.• Identifies, updates and manages project risks and mitigation strategies.• Monitors each core team member’s reporting and manages escalation of risks.• Provides periodic project progress and risk updates to the Director of Programs.• Prepares and presents milestone reports to the OPTIPRO Milestone Committee.• Conducts end‑of‑project performance review and documents lessons learned. Financial Management & Supplier Interface• Ensures financial control of the project budget, cash flow and profitability using standard project management tools.• Supports supplier bidding and selection with the purchasing department.• Manages internal/external perimeter changes and ensures project budget (hours, investments, expenses) is updated.• Tracks all development expenditures versus planned budget, identifies deviations and takes corrective actions.• Manages cash flow and is the sole project authority to authorize supplier payments per PO procedures and terms. Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Business.• Strong experience managing industrial projects.• Ability to work in an international environment; proficiency in 1–2 additional languages preferred.• Excellent communication skills; proactive, collaborative and analytical.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management. Why choose this position? You’ll join a global leader in automotive exterior systems, helping shape the next generation of vehicle aesthetics and functionality. This role offers international exposure, cross disciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to drive real product impact from concept to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Business.
- Strong experience managing industrial projects.
- Ability to work in an international environment
- Excellent communication skills; proactive, collaborative and analytical.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
Nice To Haves
- proficiency in 1–2 additional languages preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures the implementation of safety rules and the application of POAE standards.
- Guarantees the health and safety of the project team and ensures respect for environmental requirements.
- Applies and enforces procedures across plant sites.
- Ensures equipment compliance with CE norms.
- Leads a multidisciplinary team including building, injection, paint, assembly, supply chain, IT, finance, purchasing and operations.
- Coordinates all phases of the project according to OPTIPRO methodology (from advanced phase through performance achievement).
- Ensures the OPTIPRO Project Plan aligns with the agreed project scope and DAI.
- Validates core team actions and progress in line with the project schedule.
- Identifies deviations from the Project Plan and implements corrective actions to realign.
- Acts as the key interface between the plant, management and the project team.
- Analyzes capacity needs and proposes industrial schemes aligned with divisional strategy.
- Establishes and manages the master project timing plan, consolidating each core team member’s planning.
- Responsible for overall project performance and achievement of M2 milestone targets (CAPEX, schedule, hours, cash flow).
- Organizes “Project Reviews” with all core team members to monitor status and action plans.
- Identifies, updates and manages project risks and mitigation strategies.
- Monitors each core team member’s reporting and manages escalation of risks.
- Provides periodic project progress and risk updates to the Director of Programs.
- Prepares and presents milestone reports to the OPTIPRO Milestone Committee.
- Conducts end‑of‑project performance review and documents lessons learned.
- Ensures financial control of the project budget, cash flow and profitability using standard project management tools.
- Supports supplier bidding and selection with the purchasing department.
- Manages internal/external perimeter changes and ensures project budget (hours, investments, expenses) is updated.
- Tracks all development expenditures versus planned budget, identifies deviations and takes corrective actions.
- Manages cash flow and is the sole project authority to authorize supplier payments per PO procedures and terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
