Design Project Leader / Design Program Manager
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location
Göteborg
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published date
2026-02-28
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company name
Incluso AB
Overview
{"intro":"We are seeking an experienced Design Project Leader / Design Program Manager for a global company in the automotive industry based in Gothenburg. You will manage complete vehicle design programs. The position starts April 1st on a 9-month contract, with the role being 100% onsite in Gothenburg.","responsibilities":"Lead design project planning and manage the entire vehicle design scope during development phases. Integrate vehicle program plans with design project plans. Ensure delivery within agreed timing, cost, and quality targets. Maintain resource plans, budgets, forecasts, delegate tasks, track progress, collaborate closely with program management and product development teams, communicate progress and risks, and support change management and project governance.","qualifications":"Candidates must have 5–10 years’ experience in automotive design project management, a solid understanding of automotive design processes and development tools, experience in vehicle development programs, ability to manage budgets and financial follow-ups, and strong coordination and stakeholder management skills. Fluency in English is required. Strong leadership, structured and results-oriented approach, excellent communication, team-oriented mindset, and capability to work in international, cross-cultural environments are essential."}
Must Have
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5–10 years of experience in automotive design project management
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Good understanding of automotive design processes and development tools
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Experience from vehicle development programs
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Ability to manage budget, forecast and financial follow-up
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Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Have
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Structured and results-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work effectively in international and cross-cultural environments

full-time