Job Description

Applus IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting its clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services.

IDIADA’s success in product development is built on a unique blend of highly experienced engineers, state-of-the-art test and development facilities and the constant drive towards innovation. The company has 2.850 professionals and an international network of 56 subsidiaries and branch offices in 22 countries, ensuring its clients receive fast, customized solutions.

IDIADA is seeking a dynamic EV Charging Project Manager to lead and oversee electric vehicle charging projects from conception to completion. The candidate will manage cross-functional projects working with plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, coordinating technical expertise in charging technologies while ensuring project delivery excellence.

Currently IDIADA collaborates in conductive and inductive charging technologies from light duty to heavy duty vehicles, and this role will be instrumental in driving these initiatives forward.

One of the main challenges of this sector is to develop and validate safe and reliable high power charging systems which enable that electric mobility becomes accessible and attractive for all types of electrified vehicles - and this role will ensure projects meet these objectives on time and within scope

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for charging technology projects
• Stakeholder Management: Interface with customers, suppliers of charging equipment, and internal teams to ensure project alignment
• Quality & Safety Oversight: Ensure all charging tests and validations meet safety standards and customer requirements
• International Collaboration & Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects with other Business Units across different regions and markets
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the development lifecycle
• Budget & Resource Management: Monitor project budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Technical Coordination: Oversee charge testing activities in workshops and field environments
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and senior management

Qualifications

Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical project management experience
• Strong analytical capacity of electronic and electrical circuits
• Experience working with automotive high voltage systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, C, C#, Linux bash is valued
• Deep interest in automotive and e-powertrain topics, especially electric vehicles
• Willingness for moderate to extensive travel activity
• Experience in customer-facing roles and relationship management

Education

• Engineering Degree: Electrical / Electronic / Telecom / Industrial / Software or similar University degree
• Project management certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Native Japanese level proficiency
• Fluent English (written and verbal)

Additional Information

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of electric mobility innovation, leading projects that will shape the future of sustainable transportation. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, international team and have the chance to work on cutting-edge charging technologies while developing their project management expertise in the rapidly growing EV sector.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.