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Project Manager


Boksburg, South Africa | Other | Managers | Unlimited | September 30, 2025


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As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of 'leadership in filtration'. Become part of our team.

Role Summary
The role incumbent leads customer development and multi-customer projects for all projects including 'New Part Introductions' from initiation until product launch (project request approval until project closure). He/she leads a project and ensures that the defined objectives in terms of acquisition hit rate and project targets for quality, cost and timing are achieved. The Project Manager assumes responsibilities within the product development process as defined in the xSEP.
Main TasksLead customer development and multi-customer projects from acquisition to product launch phase considering technical and commercial aspects. Plan, structure and coordinate all project related activities of a cross-functional team in accordance with the MANN+HUMMEL development process (xSEP) to ensure the achievement of quality, timing and commercial targets. Ensure the achievement of quality requirements by initiating and coordinating all required activities acc. to xSEP (risk analysis, feasibility, product assurance plan/"PCF") Project budget, timing and profitability responsibility: Plan, track and analyse. Initiate corrective actions and/or escalate in case of deviations. Main interface to internal customer within the scope of projects (particularly regarding timing, cost and quality/function) Initiate technical concepts and product costing ("PCR") Report project status internally and externally (project team, steering committee, customer meetings, senior management) and conducts Functional Review with supervisor Coordinate and ensure receiving required internal and external approvals acc. to xSEP and customer process (budget, Gates, design freeze etc) Initiate and coordinate Technical Change Management within active customer development projects in accordance with M+H procedure. Maintain all PM relevant (master) data in Projects and CIM Database to ensure that all information and PM relevant documentation is available and up-to-date Conduct Lost and Won Order analysis (International/global projects): Assumes responsibilities within the product development process as defined in the xSEP by performing all aaccountabilities on a global level
Your ProfileUniversity degree or equivalent education in the field of Engineering or Project Management, 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience such as Project Management, Product Engineering, Production Planning/Manufacturing Engineering, Project/Advanced Purchasing, Quality Engineering, (Supplier) Quality Assurance, Supplier Development, Technical Sales in the automotive / automotive supplier industry Know-how in product development processes Project Management Methods and tools Know- how in customer processes and standards (APQP) Understanding of financial basics Knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g. TS16949 etc) Proficient use of IT-tools (MS Office, cProjects, CIMDATABASE, ) Willingness to travel Presentation & Moderation skills Ownership and responsibility for project and company's success
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects - all of which awaits you here.