Task Force Manager

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

What you can expect

The Task Force Manager (TFM) is responsible for leading and coordinating urgent, high-impact changes and business disruptions affecting multiple programs, customers, suppliers and manufacturing plants. The role serves as the escalation leader for critical situations such as Supplier PCNs, component obsolescence, supply disruptions, quality crises and other events requiring rapid cross-functional alignment and execution. 

• Lead cross-functional task forces for urgent changes impacting multiple programs and plants
• Own critical change events from identification through implementation and closure
• Conduct impact assessments covering timing, quality, cost, inventory, manufacturing and customer commitments
• Serve as primary escalation contact for customers, suppliers and executive leadership
• Drive containment, recovery plans, risk mitigation and business continuity actions
• Coordinate Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Program Management teams
• Lead governance reviews, executive reporting and lessons learned activities
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ASPICE, ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 requirements
• Act as Change Leader during periods of no Task Force activities

What you'll bring

• Strong technical background that may include knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), electrification products & components (including ASPICE, Functional Safety, and Cyber Security) and a good understanding of cross-functional responsibilities
• Strong leadership, crisis management and change management capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to drive results in a global environment
• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience (three additional years of relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree). A technical or engineering degree is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with demonstrated success in program management, operations, supply chain, quality or engineering leadership roles
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex programs across multiple phases of the product lifecycle
• Experience coaching or developing project and/or program managers is preferred
• Project Management certification is preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment is a plus

What we offer

• We offer an annual gross salary starting from 224,000 RON, complemented by our benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Meal allowance of 35 RON per day, offered through meal tickets
• Team events and company initiatives
• Extensive training and exciting internal development opportunities

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.