Technical Project Manager

About Bosch Engineering Center Cluj

Since its establishment in 2013, Bosch Engineering Center Cluj plays an essential role in the current transformation of the mobility sector. Through its extensive expertise in software, hardware & mechanical engineering, reliability engineering, as well as sales planning, the center contributes to the development of innovative products and services based on artificial intelligence (AI) applied in the fields of automated driving, electric and connected mobility. Thanks to the diverse professional and personal development opportunities, flexible working conditions, modern offices and laboratories in Cluj-Napoca, Jucu, Bucharest and Sibiu, we are one of the most desired employers among engineers and IT professionals in Romania.

Our promise to our colleagues is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and inspire each other. Join us and see the difference.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who will lead the development of innovative automotive electronics products from concept to series production. Working in an international environment, you will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, collaborate with customers and manufacturing plants, and ensure successful project delivery in terms of scope, quality, cost, and timing.

This role combines strong project leadership with solid technical understanding, providing the opportunity to shape cutting-edge automotive technologies while driving collaboration across global teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead international and cross-functional project teams consisting of Hardware, Software, System, and Mechanical Engineering experts;
• Manage projects throughout the complete product lifecycle, from quotation and planning through development and start of production;
• Coordinate activities with global development partners and production plants;
• Define, monitor, and achieve project milestones, quality targets, budgets, and timelines;
• Identify project risks, establish mitigation plans, and proactively remove obstacles to project success;
• Drive effective communication among stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and internal teams;
• Prepare and maintain project documentation in compliance with Bosch quality standards and processes;
• Facilitate regular customer meetings, negotiate quality objectives, and manage changing requirements;
• Track project performance through relevant KPIs, metrics, and reporting tools;
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives within projects and engineering organizations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following areas: Computer Science; Automotive Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics; Mechatronics; Automation and Control Engineering; Telecommunications;or a comparable technical field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Automotive or Consumer Electronics industry;
• Proven experience leading at least one successfully completed development project involving a team of 20 or more members;
• Experience working with international and multidisciplinary teams.

Technical & Project Management Skills

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid approaches);
• Ability to drive projects from initiation to successful completion;
• Solid understanding of engineering development processes, including: Systems engineering; Software development lifecycle; Code reviews ; Development environments; Verification and testing strategies;
• Experience managing project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives;
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions;
• Experience using project metrics and KPIs to monitor progress and performance;
• Ability to identify dependencies, manage risks, and ensure stakeholder alignment.

Personal Competencies

• Proactive leader who can inspire teams;
• Drive results in a complex technical environment;
• Excellent communications skills;
• Relationship builder;
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on attitude;
• Confident in influencing and motivating cross-functional teams;
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Assertive when required, while maintaining a collaborative mindset;
• Passionate about innovation, technology, and continuous improvement;
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and international environment.

Language Skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required;
• German language skills are considered a strong advantage;
• French/Italian language skills are a plus.

Additional Information

LikeABosch Benefits:

Your work-life balance is valuable to us, so we offer you:

• 25 Days of annual leave , because work-life balance is essential to us;
• Flexible working hours.

Your  health and  well-being is important to us, so we have you covered:

• Medical subscription;
• Accident insurance;
• Sport activities and well-being initiatives.

We believe in a  Life-Long Learning approach, so you can take advantage of:

• Technical and soft skills trainings;
• Access to e-learning platforms;
• Local and Global career development programs;
• Opportunity to attend conferences;
• Bookster subscription.

You will be part of a  product company . You will contribute to developing end-to-end products that are delivered to Global OEMs.

On top of these, we are offering:

• A monthly budget which can be used for several different services on an online benefit platform;
• Annual bonus;
• Lunch discounts.

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