Project Manager - Transition (f/m)

Posted:
7/14/2026, 3:16:22 PM

Location(s):
Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ⋅ Niepołomice, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
On-site

About The Role

We are seeking a Project Manager preferably with strong aerospace or automotive experience to lead and coordinate production transfers between international sites and drive post transfer Product Industrialization through to full-rate production. This is a high-impact role central to our global growth and operational excellence strategy. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure seamless transitions, robust planning, and successful industrial launches that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Actions: Lead projects. Mentors Project Coordinators

  • Product Actions: Accountable for project results, Drive the industrialization

  • Project Artifacts: Accountable for project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.)

  • Project Governance: Lead project meetings, reviews and stakeholder updates

  • Project Life Cycle: Accountable for project gates and deliverables

What You Will Do To Be Successful:

  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of production transfers across international entities

  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

  • Coordinate with global teams to ensure process readiness, tooling, work instructions, capacity planning, and regulatory compliance

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans as needed to ensure smooth transition and ramp-up

  • Ensure all quality, regulatory, and certification requirements (FAA, EASA, AS9100, etc.) are met

  • Report project progress to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and countermeasures

  • Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

  • Use project management tools and techniques such as Planisware, Jira, WBS, Gantt charts, and Earned Value Management (EVM)

What You Will Need:

  • Proven experience leading successful international production transfers and/or new product launches in a regulated industry

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools

  • 5+ years of project management experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, operations, or NPI (New Products Industrialization)

  • Experience working with cross‑functional teams and/or in matrix environments

  • Fluent Polish & English skills

  • PMP or Agile Project Management certification preferred

  • Strong knowledge of aerospace or automotive production standards and processes will be a plus

What You Will Gain:

  • Salary ranges from 13,000 to 21,000 PLN monthly/gross, depending on seniority and proficiency

  • Career development opportunities in an international environment

  • Educational and professional development support

  • Comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, life & accident insurance

  • Multisport card

  • Meal vouchers

  • Company performance‑based bonus program

  • PPK contribution – company contribution up to 4% of compensation, depending on seniority