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Technology & Project Manager(m/w/x)
Translating automotive OEM customer needs into technical inputs for seating systems. Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years in automotive customer-facing roles required. Flexible hours, mobile work, part-time option.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- MBA preferred
- Minimum 10 years Automotive industry experience
- Minimum 10 years technical customer-facing role experience
- Strong commercial acumen
- Ability to build trusted customer relationships
- Understanding customer technical needs
- Translating customer needs into solutions
- Effective influencing skills
- Effective written communication skills
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Solid project management skills
- Solid portfolio management skills
- Cross-functional environment experience
- Proactive mindset
- Opportunity identification
- Strengthening competitive positioning
- Global mindset
- Ability to operate across regions and cultures
- Fluent German
- Fluent English
- Meet minimum qualifications
Tasks
- Support technology and product development initiatives
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with OEM and Tier-1 customers
- Translate customer needs into technical inputs
- Analyze market and technology trends
- Identify portfolio gaps
- Support USP definition
- Monitor pricing and competitive landscape
- Understand customer needs
- Guide solution proposals
- Drive co-development opportunities
- Lead cross-functional development programs
- Ensure milestones and timelines
- Manage risks
- Align with Engineering on promotion readiness
- Prepare and deliver product promotion activities
- Organize TechDays
- Participate in expos
- Present at conferences
- Mature business aspects of new products
- Ensure handover to Sales/APD
- Facilitate new product awards
- Resolve cross-functional blockers
- Align commercial projections and technical requirements
- Coordinate cross-functional teams
- Ensure alignment and clear communication
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Fluent
- English – Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile work
- Part-time work option
Snacks & Drinks
- Free coffee
- Free water
Modern Equipment
- Phone and laptop
Team Events
- Company events
Retirement Plans
- Private pension supplement
More Vacation Days
- 30 days vacation
Workation & Sabbatical
- Additional unpaid leave option
Purpose-Driven Work
- Contribute own ideas
- Pride in work
- Responsibility to add value
Informal Culture
- Inclusive environment
- Mutual respect
- Team collaboration
Mental Health Support
- Empathy
Other Benefits
- Belonging
- Honesty and integrity
- Embrace challenges
Startup Environment
- Foster innovative solutions
- Embrace change
Diverse Work
- Explore new perspectives
Competitive Pay
- Equity for all
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Translating automotive OEM customer needs into technical inputs for seating systems. Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years in automotive customer-facing roles required. Flexible hours, mobile work, part-time option.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- MBA preferred
- Minimum 10 years Automotive industry experience
- Minimum 10 years technical customer-facing role experience
- Strong commercial acumen
- Ability to build trusted customer relationships
- Understanding customer technical needs
- Translating customer needs into solutions
- Effective influencing skills
- Effective written communication skills
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Solid project management skills
- Solid portfolio management skills
- Cross-functional environment experience
- Proactive mindset
- Opportunity identification
- Strengthening competitive positioning
- Global mindset
- Ability to operate across regions and cultures
- Fluent German
- Fluent English
- Meet minimum qualifications
Tasks
- Support technology and product development initiatives
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with OEM and Tier-1 customers
- Translate customer needs into technical inputs
- Analyze market and technology trends
- Identify portfolio gaps
- Support USP definition
- Monitor pricing and competitive landscape
- Understand customer needs
- Guide solution proposals
- Drive co-development opportunities
- Lead cross-functional development programs
- Ensure milestones and timelines
- Manage risks
- Align with Engineering on promotion readiness
- Prepare and deliver product promotion activities
- Organize TechDays
- Participate in expos
- Present at conferences
- Mature business aspects of new products
- Ensure handover to Sales/APD
- Facilitate new product awards
- Resolve cross-functional blockers
- Align commercial projections and technical requirements
- Coordinate cross-functional teams
- Ensure alignment and clear communication
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Fluent
- English – Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile work
- Part-time work option
Snacks & Drinks
- Free coffee
- Free water
Modern Equipment
- Phone and laptop
Team Events
- Company events
Retirement Plans
- Private pension supplement
More Vacation Days
- 30 days vacation
Workation & Sabbatical
- Additional unpaid leave option
Purpose-Driven Work
- Contribute own ideas
- Pride in work
- Responsibility to add value
Informal Culture
- Inclusive environment
- Mutual respect
- Team collaboration
Mental Health Support
- Empathy
Other Benefits
- Belonging
- Honesty and integrity
- Embrace challenges
Startup Environment
- Foster innovative solutions
- Embrace change
Diverse Work
- Explore new perspectives
Competitive Pay
- Equity for all
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About the Company
Leggett & Platt Inc.
Industry
Automotive
Description
The company is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers.
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