Product Development Project Manager Supplier Risk & Crisis – Automotive

🚀 We’re Hiring: Senior Product Development Project Manager – Supplier Risk & Crisis Management

Company: Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB

Role: Senior Product Development Project Manager / Supplier Risk Leader

Specialisation: Automotive Product Development | Supplier Risk Management | Crisis Management | Project Leadership | Stakeholder Management

Seniority: Senior

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Language: Fluent English (spoken and written)

Type: IT Consulting Assignment

About the Role

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for an experienced Senior Product Development Project Manager to take responsibility for supplier risk management and crisis coordination within a complex automotive product development environment.

In this role, you will work closely with product owners, project leaders and senior engineering stakeholders to identify potential supplier-related risks at an early stage, coordinate appropriate actions and ensure minimal disruption to product development activities.

You will play a key role in managing critical situations, driving cross-functional collaboration and improving processes related to supplier risk identification, escalation and crisis management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Risk & Crisis Management

• Identify, assess and proactively manage supplier-related risks affecting product development activities.
• Monitor early risk indicators and initiate appropriate actions to prevent potential disruptions.
• Coordinate crisis management activities and ensure timely responses to critical situations.
• Prepare risk-related cases and support decisions on appropriate actions and next steps.
• Ensure relevant resources are engaged and stakeholders are informed.
• Guide engineering and product development teams through challenging supplier-related situations.

2. Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate closely with project leaders, crisis management teams and product owners.
• Maintain regular communication with product owners to anticipate potential issues and identify effective solutions.
• Coordinate risk-related activities across different product development organizations.
• Facilitate discussions and ensure alignment between engineering teams and senior stakeholders.
• Support effective decision-making and ensure clear ownership of actions.
• Communicate risks, priorities and recommended actions to relevant stakeholders.

3. Risk Assessment & Decision Support

• Analyse supplier-related challenges and evaluate their potential impact on product development.
• Prepare decision-making material and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ensure the right technical and organizational resources are involved in resolving issues.
• Support prioritization of activities based on business impact, urgency and operational requirements.
• Drive issues towards resolution through structured follow-up and coordination.

4. Process Improvement & Leadership

• Develop and improve working methods for supplier risk and crisis management.
• Identify opportunities to improve risk identification, escalation and communication processes.
• Promote proactive risk management practices across engineering and project teams.
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support efficient collaboration between product owners, project management and engineering organizations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Professional experience in automotive product development.
• Previous experience in project management or a strong understanding of project management processes.
• Good understanding of supplier-related risks and their impact on product development.
• Strong stakeholder management and networking capabilities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and complex engineering activities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience interacting with senior management and decision-makers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and decisive professional who can proactively identify risks, bring stakeholders together and drive effective solutions.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build effective professional networks.

You should be comfortable handling challenging situations, facilitating discussions with senior stakeholders and ensuring that critical issues receive timely attention.

A proactive mindset, sound judgement and the ability to turn potential risks into structured actions are essential for success in this role.

Interested in This Opportunity?

Are you an experienced automotive project management professional with strong supplier risk management, crisis coordination and stakeholder leadership skills?

We would be happy to hear from you!

Apply directly through our careers page:

🌐 https://www.hykmann.com/careers

Company: Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB

🌐 https://hykmann.com

The recruitment process is managed by Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB. Please direct any questions regarding this opportunity to us.

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