R&D Project Planning Lead (m/f/d)

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Description

Position at SEI Automotive Europe GmbH

SEI Automotive Europe GmbH is a Sumitomo Electric Group company. We provide services in the areas of research, development, new technologies and markets, as well as other internal services for the Sumitomo Electric Group companies in EMEA.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 415 subsidiaries and affiliates in over 40 countries worldwide.

We are looking for a R & D Project Planning Lead (m/f/d) to join our Automotive Intelligence & Planning team.

Type of contract: Long term contract / Permanent

Place of work: Wolfsburg

Job Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for establishing and leading the new Project Planning Group within the R&D Division
Create and structure candidate R&D themes based on company and business strategies
Design and continuously improve planning, evaluation, and decision-making processes
Evaluate, prioritize, and manage R&D themes including budget and resource perspectives
Drive decision-making through structured analysis and stakeholder alignment
Manage and visualize the R&D project and technology portfolio
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, business, and management teams
Provide guidance, coaching, and development support to group members
Act as a key interface between technical development and management decision-making

Skills And Experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (e.g. mechanical, electrical, automotive, systems engineering)
2 years’ pertinent experience in project planning
Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
Understanding of automotive development processes
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Microsoft Office, collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), basic experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus
Fluent in English and Japanese