Transition Project Manager (f/m/x)

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate production transfers between international sites, focusing on the aerospace or automotive sectors. In this high-impact role, you will drive post-transfer Product Industrialization through to full-rate production, collaborating with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure seamless transitions and successful industrial launches. If you are passionate about operational excellence and making a significant impact on global growth, this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

Your tasks

• Leading end-to-end planning and execution of production transfers across international entities
• Developing and managing project plans, timelines, and budgets to align with organizational goals
• Coordinating with global teams to ensure process readiness, tooling, work instructions, capacity planning, and regulatory compliance
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks while developing contingency plans to ensure smooth transitions and ramp-upEnsuring all quality, regulatory, and certification requirements are metReporting project progress to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and countermeasures
• Applying appropriate project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid
• Utilizing project management tools and techniques like Planisware, Jira, WBS, Gantt charts, and Earned Value Management (EVM)

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of project management experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, operations, or New Products Industrialization (NPI)

Proven experience leading successful international production transfers and/or new product launches in a regulated industry

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, including JIRA
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Aerospace, or a related field
• Excellent organizational skills and experience managing cross-functional and international teams
• Advanced level of Polish and English
• Working from the office in Niepołomice 5 days per weekNice-to-have requirementsPMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or industrial engineering background
• Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
• Familiarity with EASA/FAA certification and production approval processes