Process Project Leader

About Horse Technologies

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Limited – an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world-class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero. 

This role is employed by Horse Technologies Division and is based in Aveiro, Portugal, with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you’re ready to create excellence with us, you’ll be appreciated and rewarded.

What you will do

• End-to-End Project Management: Develop comprehensive project plans and execute initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring full lifecycle management. Create and track key milestones, proactively identify and resolve issues, and drive project success.


• Strategic Planning & Execution: Define industrial project scope, timelines, and budgets using standardized methodologies. Monitor project progress through advanced analytics and KPIs to ensure optimal performance.


• Innovation & Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive business value.


• Resource Coordination & Communication: Effectively coordinate global resources to align project execution with strategic planning. Communicate project scope, timelines, and priorities clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders.


• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and deliver regular progress updates to key stakeholders and leadership.


• Continuous Improvement: Identify and capitalize on opportunities for process optimization and operational excellence.


• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to Quality, Cost, Time, HR, and Safety/Environment objectives throughout all project phases.

What we’re looking for:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields


• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams in complex environments

Technical Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities


• Strong project management expertise in international, multi-cultural environments


• Deep knowledge of the automotive sector and Horse Powertrain business


• Understanding of powertrain conception, tuning, and transmission global functions


• Collaborative approach to project delivery

Language Requirements:

• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide diverse teams toward common objectives


• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with stakeholder management expertise


• Organization: Strong planning, prioritization, and time management abilities


• Negotiation: Skilled in building consensus and managing competing priorities


• Analysis & Synthesis: Capacity to process complex information and deliver clear, actionable insights


• Client Orientation: Focus on delivering value and exceeding expectations


• Resilience: Ability to perform effectively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

Personal Attributes:

• Natural facilitator and team player with strong collaborative instincts


• Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement


• Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into concrete, executable actions


• Effective stakeholder manager with excellent timing and capacity management skills


• Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business perspectives

Equal opportunities employee

At Horse Technologies, we are committed to equal opportunities and select individuals based on their skills and qualifications. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we’d be delighted to meet you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

How to Apply

The deadline to submit your application is 12/09, although the selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Please note that, due to data protection regulations, we do not accept applications via email.

Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are david.borlidowelcome to contact recruiting manager [email protected]

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter [email protected]

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Ltd, a global leader in powertrain system solutions.

Learn more at 👉 www.horse-powertrain.com