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Cespira is a joint venture between Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems, dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation solutions. With offices in Gothenburg (Sweden), Vancouver (Canada), and Brescia (Italy), Cespira is leading the way in developing and commercializing High‑Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology for heavy‑duty engines. This innovative technology supports the use of hydrogen and renewable fuels, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our mission is to provide practical, scalable solutions that accelerate the transition to a decarbonized future, ensuring cleaner air and a better world for future generations. We are committed to building on our strong reputation for excellence and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in transportation.
Position Overview
The Project Manager is a key driver of product and technology development, ensuring seamless coordination and execution across the cross‑functional Product teams. Throughout the product lifecycle, the Project Manager maintains accountability for meeting critical deadlines, managing dependencies, and facilitating communication between the Product team members. During product development, they oversee the execution of Cespira’s Product Development Process (CPDP) to ensure timely and high‑quality outcomes. In production, they take ownership of product change requests, managing them from initiation through successful implementation to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.
What we need

BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
Understanding of APQP preferred.
5+ years experience in an engineering environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
3+ years experience in project management, PMP certification (or equivalent) an asset.
Experience developing products and launching into a production environment.
Have proactive planning capabilities along with creative, solutions‑oriented approaches to problem solving.
Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Proactive leader with a high level of autonomy and initiative.
Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to summarize in a simple way to a wide audience.

Who you are

Passionate. Determined in all aspects of your work. Driven by success and motivated by the success of our customers, colleagues and the Cespira business.
Empathetic. Active listener with a strong desire to understand others’ perspectives. Ability to connect with people fosters trust, collaboration, and a supportive environment.
Problem Solver. Tackles challenges head on. Analyzes situations thoroughly, thinks critically, and develops creative, effective solutions that drive results.

Job responsibilities

Project Management – Own the cross‑functional execution schedule for the assigned Product(s) and lead the planning, execution and coordination of all activities.
Facilitate communication between product team members and other departments, ensuring everyone is aligned on key objectives.
Escalate issues to Product Manager that cannot be resolved.
Secure required resources to execute all work within the Product team(s).
Provide administrative support to the Product Team, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and organizing resources.
Work closely with the Program Team and Product Manager to ensure key customer deliverables related to their Product are understood and any risks or delays are communicated in a timely manner.
Ensure adherence to Cespira’s PDP and TDP processes and standards.
Develop and maintain a global Product risk register and initiate proactive mitigation strategies as required.
Coordinate and manage the ordering and tracking of prototypes across all projects.
Work with Program team to quote new development work related to their Product.
Support the Program Manager with budget forecasting and planning.
Capture and share lessons learned.
Change Management – Manage all product change requests, from initiation to implementation.
Lead the Product Teams in formulating the proposed changes, impact assessment and implementation plan.
Support the quoting and execution of customer PCR’s specific to their Product.
Product Planning – Support the Product Manager to create and manage product roadmaps.
Support the Product Manager with ongoing business case evaluation of the Product.

Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Truck Transportation
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