Technical Project Manager (Automotive)

Technical Project Manager - Automotive

Location: Munich, Germany

Travel: Regular travel to OEM sites in Munich and Ingolstadt, plus occasional international travel

Compensation: Strong base salary + performance-linked package reflecting technical scope and customer exposure

What’s in it for you?

Take ownership of high-profile Li-Ion battery projects supporting BMW AG and AUDI AG, working at the forefront of e-mobility innovation. This is a commercially visible role offering direct OEM engagement, international collaboration, and long-term career growth within a globally respected engineering business.

Package & Benefits

• Strong compensation package aligned with experience and technical expertise
• Exposure to premium automotive OEM programmes
• International collaboration with global engineering teams
• High level of customer visibility and technical influence
• Long-term career development within the e-mobility sector
• Modern Munich office environment
• Stable, office-based collaborative culture with flexible arrangements considered in exceptional circumstances

Why this business

This organisation is a globally established engineering and technology specialist supporting some of the automotive sector’s most recognised OEM brands, including BMW AG and AUDI AG. With continued investment in electrification and battery innovation, they are expanding their European project capability to support next-generation mobility programmes across premium automotive manufacturers.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead Li-Ion battery projects for major European automotive OEM customers from RFQ through to production
• Manage technical discussions and customer engagement in partnership with global development teams
• Drive project delivery across quality, cost, and delivery objectives while monitoring key project risks
• Build strong OEM relationships through regular customer meetings, workshops, and on-site collaboration

What you’ll bring

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience within the automotive industry, ideally within e-mobility or Li-Ion battery technology
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive market trends, OEM development environments, and relevant technologies
• Ability to confidently lead customer meetings, presentations, and technical discussions with OEM stakeholders
• Business fluent English and minimum B2 level German language skills are essential

Who this suits

You’re a technically credible and commercially aware project professional who enjoys customer-facing responsibility and cross-functional coordination. You thrive in structured automotive environments, can manage multiple stakeholders effectively, and are motivated by playing a visible role in the future of electrification.

To find out more or apply, please contact Natalie at Walker Lovell:

+44 161 515 6343

[email protected]