Technical Project Lead
Employer · Knorr-Bremse R&D Center
R&D manager
Production engineerMechanical engineerFlexibleFull-timeKecskemét
We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Project Lead to drive high impact, cross-functional product development and industrialization projects within our organization. This role requires a highly collaborative individual capable of aligning and coordinating cross-functional activities across R&D (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Hardware, Software), Quality, Logistics, and Production.
Tasks
- Define project scope (together with the Project Champion / Steering Committee)
- Oversee and coordinate project, spanning diverse technical and operational domains.
- Facilitate alignment between various functions such as R&D, Quality, Logistics, and Production.
- Push for task progress and hold team members accountable for deliverables and deadlines.
- Identifies, assesses and takes measures to mitigate risk factors.
- Serve as the central point of contact regarding status updates, risks, and issues.
- Utilize SCRUM methodologies and tools such as Jira where applicable.
- Responsible for meeting project/program milestones and objectives.
- Negotiates or contributes to negotiations with customers and suppliers.
Requirements
- Strong experience in coordinating multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams.
- Basic technical competence to understand and communicate effectively with engineering and technical staff.
- Ability to work independently, showing initiative and ownership of assigned projects.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; highly driven to progress tasks and motivate others.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is a plus but not essential.
- Experience with SCRUM methodologies and Jira is beneficial.
- Previous experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry is preferred.
- Are willing to work in a hybrid setup (3 days office / 2 days home office per week).