Automotive Project Manager

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

Manage global team who are supporting Leading Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer.

Management Activities

• Take ownership of the entire Work Packages being executed for the customer.
• Close interaction with cross functional Team
• Coordinate activities of onsite offshore team members and facilitate the following:
• Defining project scope and objectives
• Planning of resources.
• Manage / Coordinate other resource requirements – System, Environment etc.
• Hiring roadmap creation and related tasks aligned with hiring.
• Manage periodic meetings with customers.
• Responsible for Review Meetings at regular intervals with senior management
• Responsible for weekly and monthly status reporting to customers.
• Risk management- Identify, assess, and manage risks to the success of the project, know when escalation is required.
• Conflict Management
• Status Reporting
  

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• OEM or Tier1 working experience.
• Overall IT Industrial experience of 15+ years with 10 years of experience in Project/Program Management
• Project Management experience in Infotainment domain
• Experience in Automotive domain 5+ years.
• Worked in production program and involved in all phases.
• Hands on experience in working multiple production programs.
• Excellent customer-facing experience. Good customer communication, tracking, follow up and process management skills.
• Proven experience in people management across multiple teams, across time zones
• Fluent communication with internal / customer in both English and Japanese
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Working with Global team (Cross cultural, cross functional communication) experience.
• Experience from Project initiation to closure.