Associate Project Manager

dSPACE is a leading provider of simulation and validation solutions worldwide for developing networked, autonomous, and electrically powered vehicles. The company's range of end-to-end solutions are used particularly by automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to test the software and hardware components in their new vehicles long before a new model is allowed on the road. Not only is dSPACE a sought-after partner in vehicle development, but engineers also rely on our know-how when it comes to aerospace and industrial automation.

Our portfolio ranges from end-to-end solutions for simulation and validation to engineering and consulting services as well as training and support. With more than 2,500 employees worldwide, dSPACE is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany; has three project centers in Germany; and serves customers through its regional companies in the USA, the UK, France, Japan, China, Croatia, Korea, India and Sweden.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and executing projects related to the application and deployment of dSPACE Systems and tools in customer environments/applications. You will work as part of the Project Management team to plan, launch, manage, and deliver projects successfully. As an Associate Project Manager, you will help direct other engineers on the project and provide technical expertise in determining execution strategy.

This is an entry level role, where the size and complexity of assigned projects will grow over time. Initial tasks focus on supporting senior Project Managers, developing the skills required to independently manage projects that have been ordered by customers

Manage Application projects, with multi-disciplined teams, to deliver on-time, on-budget, and with the quality expected:

• Serve as lead project interface with the customer
• Establish and manage customer requirements and project scope
• Establish and manage project schedule
• Develop work plans, coordinate tasks
• Develop and present project status reports
• Set project team goals for timelines, customer issues, and quality
• Lead project team to meet goals
• Negotiate resource allocations from functional managers
• Identify program issues as early as possible and drive resolution

Support Project Managers and Senior Project managers on high complexity projects:

• Support verification of requirements
• Support monitoring schedule and reporting progress

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Software)
• Experience with project management, including project scheduling and resource management
• Experience in the deployment, usage, and support of dSPACE tools is desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks/projects

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, dSPACE Inc. provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

DSPACE Inc. is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.