BE PART OF THE TEAM
studiokurbos is an owner-managed, independent design studio with locations in Stuttgart and Shanghai.For our UI/UX team in Shanghai, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to strengthen our team on demanding UI/UX projects for an internationally renowned automotive manufacturer. In this role, you will work directly on-site at the client and take on a central role in the planning, management, and coordination of complex development projects.
You will support the client's department head in implementing strategic goals, coordinate interdisciplinary project teams, and accompany new vehicle projects throughout the entire development process, from the concept phase and prototype validation through development and testing to start of production (SOP). In doing so, you will ensure structured project execution, transparent communication, and adherence to deadlines, requirements, and quality standards.
The position is part of our UI/UX team in Shanghai, organized as an on-site assignment at our client's premises, and is available immediately.
The employing entity is Kurbos Industrial Product Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (studiokurbos China). The employment relationship is established directly with the Chinese company and is governed by Chinese law.
YOUR MISSION
- Independent planning, structuring, and management of UI/UX projects in close coordination with the client's department head
- Translation of strategic department objectives into concrete project plans, work packages, milestones, and measures
- Holistic management of vehicle projects across the entire development process, from concept development and prototype validation through development and testing to start of production (SOP)
- Continuous monitoring of project progress, schedules, dependencies, and deliverables, as well as early identification and assessment of project risks
- Capturing, structuring, and aligning complex requirements for in-vehicle interaction systems in collaboration with the relevant departments and development teams
- Definition and alignment of project scope, responsibilities, and deliverables, as well as management of requirements and change management
- Assessment of changes with regard to project scope, schedule, and cost, as well as coordination of the necessary alignments and approvals
- Regular preparation and presentation of project status reports, progress overviews, risk assessments, and decision papers for the client organization
- Coordination of interdisciplinary interfaces between product management, design, development, engineering, and testing
- Ensuring a consistent level of information among all project participants, as well as early identification and removal of obstacles during the project
- Monitoring of delivery quality against customer-specific requirements and acceptance criteria, particularly with regard to UI implementation quality and functional testing
- Coordination and follow-up of milestone acceptances, project approvals, and formal closing processes (sign-off)
- Supporting the department head in optimizing internal processes and team collaboration, as well as in building and maintaining the department's professional external presence
YOUR PROFILE
- Completed degree in computer science, industrial design, automotive engineering, or a comparable field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in project management, ideally in an automotive environment
- Experience in managing complex development projects and in coordinating interdisciplinary teams and various stakeholders
- Ideally, experience in on-site support of client projects on the service provider side, as well as in project management of HMI, UI/UX, or IVI projects
- Sound understanding of automotive-specific development processes and methods, in particular ASPICE and the V-model
- Ideally, proven experience in managing smart cockpit, HMI, or IVI projects through to start of production (SOP)
- Experience in requirements management, project planning and tracking, and in the structured handling of changes, risks, and dependencies
- Ability to structure complex technical and design requirements and to consistently track their implementation
- Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as confidence in preparing project reports and management updates
- Very good command of English, both written and spoken, and the ability to use English confidently as a working language in meetings, reports, and international business correspondence
- High resilience, strong organizational skills, and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
- Strong customer orientation, professional demeanor, and a high degree of responsibility and reliability
- High intercultural competence and the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with the working methods and processes of an internationally operating automotive manufacturer
- Enjoyment of working in an international, interdisciplinary environment and of managing complex projects on-site at the client
WE OFFER
- Challenging and varied UI/UX, HMI, and automotive projects for an internationally renowned automotive manufacturer
- A position of responsibility as part of our UI/UX team in Shanghai, with a direct interface to the department head and key contacts at the client
- Collaboration with experienced design, development, and project teams in an international environment
- A professional, open, and interdisciplinary working environment
- The opportunity to actively shape project management processes and further develop your own expertise in the automotive sector
- Standard 5-day work week (Monday–Friday) with full compliance to all statutory public holidays and paid annual leave
- An attractive and performance-based compensation package commensurate with qualifications and professional experience
- Comprehensive social benefits in accordance with the applicable regulations at the place of employment in China
- Long-term development and career prospects within an internationally oriented design company