Tasks Objective of jobIn order to fulfil Mercedes-Benz' battery field measures implementation, support and drive the challenging re-production on-site, the MB “Task Force” has been extended.For the overall success, the re-production ramp up according to the planned battery demand within limited timing is crucial. Therefore, we are searching a project management expert to support our task force team at supplier.The project management expert of the task force covers topics and functions such as project lead and stakeholder management.In order to achieve the overall project targets, the role is essential to ensure steering the project, tracking the progress within the different defined work packages (e.g. operations, program planning, logistics, audit, etc.), execution of strategy and planning and giving transparency to stakeholders/ management about the project status. The required alignment activities are not only limited to MB's internal stakeholders but also to stakeholder/ business partners from supplier. Task Description1. Strategy and managementAssist with developing a strategy for the overarching organizational unit and, building on this, develop and agree strategies for implementation, advance your own role and ensure implementation.Steer your own role on the basis of targets and key performance indicators and safeguard reporting capacity in partnership with the functional areas.Key management strategy and report coordinating2. Project Management Task Force / Work package steeringEstablish and steer cross functional project teams MBGC / Supplier to coordinate all relevant task force activities.Ensure planning and controlling of project figures. Steer work package activities within task force.3. Technical project/Problem solving leadingFocusing on the key production and quality topic, to lead supplier to make deep dive and continuously improve the process stability and quality level.Qualifications QualificationEducationGraduated/ certified engineer Economics, mechanical engineering Automotive Engineering, technical orientated Business Administration or similarExperienceLong-term experience in different areas (e.g. project management, logistics, production)Experience in international cooperation projects; proven intercultural communication skills in ChinaSupplier onsite Taskforce experience, battery project experience is a huge plusSpecific KnowledgeHigh motivation and flexibility combined with a high ability to work independentlyGood organization skills and structured working functionStrong background in project coordination and managementProficient knowledge in MS-Office especially in PPT, Excel and Power BIIntercultural competences, team playerIntercultural competence and communication skills with various hierarchy levelsKnowledge in Battery technology/ development is a huge plusFluent English skills, German language skills is a plusIntegrative, open-minded character with excellent analytical, communication and facilitation skills; strong background in cross-cultural project Management. Coordination skill and project management; motivated by working on new things and fun at work, willing to go the extra mile.Others: time limited position till 7/31/2027 or earlier.
