Join Our Team as a Project Manager at Johnson Electric!Location: Zacatecas, Mexico (onsite). Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates currently residing outside the Zacatecas area.Vacancy Type: Existing PositionSchedule: Full-TimeTravel: Frequent travel requiredPlease Note: This role requires strong English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking, as English is used regularly in business communications and collaboration with global teams. To ensure an efficient review process, please submit your resume/CV in English.As our next Project Manager , you’ll lead internal and customer-facing projects for our automotive Powertrain Cooling business, from the RFQ phase through successful introduction into serial production. Your expertise in automotive project management, customer relations, cross-functional leadership, and risk management will be essential to achieving project milestones, improving business-unit profitability, and delivering successful product launches.Why You’ll Love Working HereTechnological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.What You’ll Be DoingManage internal projects focused on improving business-unit profitabilityLead cost-reduction activities and execute Product Line VAVE plansManage customer projects from the RFQ phase through development, launch, and serial productionServe as the primary contact for customers and cross-functional project teamsDevelop, maintain, and drive project timelines to meet internal and customer milestonesCollaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to define project scope, requirements, responsibilities,



and deliverablesMonitor project performance, timing, risks, and open actionsEnsure projects comply with internal procedures and customer-specific requirementsIdentify technical, commercial, operational, and supply-chain risks early in the project lifecycleDevelop and coordinate mitigation and recovery plans with the appropriate stakeholdersEscalate major project risks to senior management, including customer complaints, procurement delays, and milestone risksFacilitate project meetings and maintain clear communication across functions and regionsSupport customer reviews, internal project reviews, and management updatesPromote collaboration and accountability across multicultural and international teamsPerform other project-management responsibilities as requiredWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related disciplineIdeally 7–10 years of experience managing development and customer projectsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project .Automotive industry experience strongly preferredExperience managing projects from quotation or RFQ through product launch and serial productionStrong planning, organizational, prioritization, and project-execution skillsResults-driven and proactive approach with strong personal accountabilityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical, risk-management, and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to work effectively with customers, leadership teams,



and cross-functional stakeholdersAbility to collaborate successfully in an international and multicultural environmentFluent English requiredAvailability for frequent business travelBonus Points If You HaveExperience managing automotive electrification, E-Systems, or powertrain-cooling projectsExperience with Value Analysis and Value Engineering methodologiesExperience leading cost-reduction and profitability-improvement projectsKnowledge of automotive product-development and launch processesExperience managing complex supply-chain or component-procurement risksFluency in an additional languageExperience working with integral customers and geographically distributed project teamsHow to ApplyApply online at www.johnsonelectric.com . We can’t wait to meet you!What We OfferJohnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.This position offers a permanent, full-time employment opportunity within a truly international and multicultural work environment.Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.

📌 Automotive Project Manager – New Product Launch (México)
🏢 Johnson Electric
📍 México