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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Job title:

The Project Manager, Inverter is responsible for the software/electrical engineering project management of several varying driveline systems/products including but not limited to EV systems and our traditional AWD/4WD systems. The Project Manager will translate project

requirements into project objectives and tasks. They are responsible for managing and leading the activities concerned with Inverter technical developments, scheduling, budgeting, and resolving engineering design and test problems within their responsible projects.

This role requires strong analytical and technical abilities while demonstrating fast, but carefully thought-out results. Strong leadership and control of the work process from beginning to end is necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams through a series of key milestones on multiple projects related to Inverter developments

• Develop a resource plan, with buy-in from multiple engineering disciplines and align appropriate talent to support activities required to successfully complete the project.

• Coordinate the efforts of the functional departments to ensure that the projects are managed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and lead engineering quotation activities from inception to approval.

• Working directly with other Project Managers at the lead MPT Sites to determine project timelines as well as any potential delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.

• Work with the EPx at lead MPT Sites to understand timing goals, define customer requirements, and manage tasks to achieve customer deliverables/specifications.

• Responsible for tracking and managing all project changes, developing project presentations, advising management of project status and managing and reporting all project costs.

Customer and Business Interfaces:
(Please consider key internal and external customers, business interfaces and relevant stakeholder.)

• ECB Senior Managers

• ECB Functional Managers (BB & PFG)

• ECB Engineering team members (all areas)

• MPT Sites:

  • Project Managers (MPT Sites)

  • Program Management (MPT Sites)

  • Core Technology Management (MPT Sites)

  • Platform Engineering (MPT Sites)

  • Advance Engineering(MPT Sites)

Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.

Work Experience:

• 5 - 10 years of work experience in various engineering roles required. Experience in Inverter product  is required; knowledge of electric drive system is good to have.

• Some knowledge or experience in systems development preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to lead a cross functional stakeholders

• Indirect leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred.

• Very good knowledge of inverter project planning and tracking

• Hands on project tracking tools e.g. Excel, project or equivalent

• Good understanding of Agile process

• Good in risk management and mitigation planning

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.

• Strong willingness to work in cross-functional teams.

• Fluent in English language verbal and written communication required.

• 5% travel required as needed basis for global coordination and cooperation.

Magna Standards:

• Practice / maintain integrity while upholding Magna’s Charter and Constitution.

• Follow and uphold Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies

• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF). Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.

• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner. Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.

• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.