Project Management Analyst (Prototype – Chassis)

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Job Summary: Project Management Analyst to work on the development of chassis components for prototype vehicles at a major automotive player. Key Highlights: 1. Central role in managing automotive chassis component projects. 2. Technical interface between engineering, suppliers, and support departments. 3. Schedule management, logistics coordination, and delivery tracking. #### **About the Project Management Analyst (Prototype \- Chassis) Role** **Join a vibrant ecosystem where the future of business is created and lived every day. Be part of this transformation!** At LUZA Group, passion, perseverance, and the drive to surpass limits define our path to success. Founded in 2006, we are a Portuguese multinational with over 1\.200 talented professionals and significant annual revenue. With presence in strategic markets including Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and China, we deliver innovative solutions in engineering, IT, design, consulting, Industry 4\.0, training, and recruitment. Everything we do is powered by the talent of our people. **This is a moment of growth and opportunity. The future belongs to visionary minds. Join us!** Want to work on vehicle development before those vehicles even exist? I have an opportunity for you to directly manage the **chassis component project for prototype vehicles**, within a leading automotive company (Stellantis). Here, you won’t just monitor processes—you’ll be at the core of operations, connecting engineering, suppliers, and critical project deadlines. **Responsibilities and Tasks** * Conduct technical sourcing and supplier coordination, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, cost targets, and project timelines. * Serve as the technical interface between engineering, suppliers, and support departments, clarifying specifications and mitigating production and delivery risks. * Manage project schedules, plan logistics, and track deliveries to ensure parts availability within established deadlines. * Support supplier development and homologation processes for automotive components. * Perform SAP-related activities, including part registration, purchase order tracking, inventory control, and invoice processing. * Manage import logistics, risk management, and contingency planning. **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Production, or related fields) * Knowledge of **automotive chassis components** (suspension, structure, mechanical systems) * Experience in **automotive product development** (preferably prototypes or new programs) * Experience in **technical supplier management (sourcing)** * Experience in **cross-functional interface** (engineering, procurement, logistics, quality) ### **Management and Processes** * Experience in **project schedule management** * Familiarity with **automotive development workflows** (APQP, milestones, validations, etc.) ### **Tools** * Experience with **SAP** (ERD or similar): + Material master data entry + Purchase order follow\-up + Inventory control / Invoice management * Intermediate/advanced Excel proficiency ### **Language** * Intermediate English (minimum) for technical communication **What We Offer** * Meal allowance; * Transportation allowance or fuel allowance; * Health insurance; * Dental insurance; * Life insurance; * Childcare assistance; * Maternity and paternity leave; * Wellhub; * OnHappy; * Sesc; * Flexible working hours.