TECHNICAL PROJECT LEAD (M/F/D)

Location Lippstadt, Germany

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

• Leading and coordinating technical projects while ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and resource allocation on a global scale.
• Taking full technical project ownership — from planning and implementation to final delivery.
• Ensuring effective communication and collaboration among technical internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing risks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Apply development fluency across system, hardware, software & mech. design.

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering) or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• At least 5 years of experience in managing technical projects, preferably in automotive ECU development
• Certifications in Systems Engineering or Project Management (e.g., ASEP/CSEP, PMP) are an advantage
• Technical expertise combined with strong project management capabilities
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, commitment, and initiative
• Strategic and analytical abilities
• Fluent in German and English

What We Offer

• Mobile Working and flexible working time models
• Extensive career and further training opportunities
• Sports and health program HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASS
• Discounted Germany ticket for bus and train
• Free coffee and water, company restaurants and cafés
• Bicycle leasing and numerous employee benefits
• Company pension plan with HELLA allowance
• Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
• Employee events

Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
Andreas Hahn
Rixbecker Str. 75
59552 Lippstadt