Team Leader - Project Management
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Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager with strong automotive industry experience and proven project leadership capabilities. This role will be responsible for managing project scope, timelines, budgets, quality targets, stakeholder expectations, and customer relationships while ensuring compliance with Autoliv processes and standards.
The ideal candidate combines technical understanding, project management expertise, and the ability to lead teams across multiple locations and business functions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
Define project goals, including financial, scheduling, and quality objectives.
Establish project plans, milestones, toll-gates, and deliverables in accordance with Autoliv processes.
Select and coordinate project core team members in partnership with functional managers.
Track project progress and implement corrective actions when required.
Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
Ensure compliance with Autoliv quality systems and project management processes.
Monitor risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive implementation of corrective measures.
Escalate project issues appropriately and proactively.
Stakeholder & Customer Management
Serve as the primary customer interface for project-related matters.
Represent project interests in customer and supplier meetings.
Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and reporting.
Drive professional change management and negotiate changes or claims with customers and suppliers.
Provide regular project status updates through approved reporting tools and processes.
Leadership & Collaboration
Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and accountability.
Lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations and business verticals.
Support a "One Autoliv" mindset through strong partnership and engagement.
Inspire, challenge, and enable teams to achieve business objectives.
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
8-11 years of experience in the automotive industry.
5-6 years of experience in Project Management.
Experience managing cross-functional engineering and manufacturing projects.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Technical & Functional Skills
Excellent Project Management skills.
Strong ownership, commitment, and execution focus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Manufacturing experience within the automotive sector preferred.
Working knowledge of CAD and CAE environments to effectively manage engineering projects.
Leadership Competencies
Customer Focus
Global Perspective
Innovation Mindset
Sound Decision Making
Execution Excellence
Accountability
Collaboration
Ability to Engage & Inspire Others
People Development
Trust Building
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a reputed institution.
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
- Function
- Development, Engineering & Research,
- Locations
- Autoliv India (INBA) - Bangalore
Autoliv India (INBA) - Bangalore
Workplace & Culture
Culture and Work Environment
At Autoliv, the vision of saving more lives guides and motivates our work.With a mission to provide world-class solutions to this end, we constantly seek new ways of working and question existing standards to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
And we do this through Autoliv's key behaviors:
👉 Take Ownership
👉 Collaborate
👉 Add value
👉 Make it Easy
👉 Be curious.
About Autoliv India
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.