Project Program Manager (m/f/d) | CAIP Munich

Project Program Manager (m/f/d) | CAIP Munich

CAIP, a leading manufacturer of high-quality injection-molded automotive interior components, is expanding its presence in Europe. Our Munich site, close to major automotive hubs, serves as a key innovation and development center.

We are looking for a Project Program Manager (m/f/d) to lead high-impact initiatives across CAIP Group and factory partners, aligning stakeholders and resources to deliver complex programs on time, within budget, and to defined quality and compliance standards.

• Lead project planning and coordination, including development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and budgets for automotive cockpit programs
• Gather, analyze, and align stakeholder requirements (e.g. OEM customers, engineering, design) for cockpit and HMI systems
• Plan, lead, and coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, IT, supply chain, and manufacturing teams
• Define program milestones and drive execution to ensure delivery against scope, timing, cost, quality, and compliance targets
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Program Management, IT, Supply Chain, and plants, to deliver critical initiatives ensuring supply chain reliability, product quality, functional safety, and regulatory compliance

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in project management with proven team leadership responsibility
• Solid initial experience in project development activities for major automotive OEMs
• Professional experience in Research & Development is a strong plus
• Experience in automotive interior systems (e.g. cockpit, HMI, trim) is an advantage
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a confident professional demeanor
• Fluent in German and proficient in English

🏖  professional growth and influence on high-impact projects

🏡 work in a dynamic, international environment

💡 shape the European expansion of CAIP