European Project Coordinator for Automotive, ADAS

Company Description

Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3500 professionals from more than 25 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 55 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Why join us?

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.  

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Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced European Project Coordinator to join our ADAS department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general coordination of European projects, acting as a key interface between the European Commission and the internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders. This position brings the opportunity to be involved in the latest Research and Development projects on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Connected & Automated Vehicle topics. The position will be based in IDIADA HQ.

Key Responsibilities:

• General coordination of European projects,
• Capability to take decisions into action.
• Coordinate day-to-day internal scientific/technical work according to project work plans.
• Coordination of the Work Package, organize meetings, status update and actions
• Prepare agendas and presentations for project meetings such as General Assemblies and related steering committees, participate in meetings and chair meetings.
• Guide project partners on various aspects, including mitigation plans, ethical issues, and work plans.
• Resolve conflicts and orient partners toward work plan objectives.
• Manage project quality and risks, including revision of all final documents such as deliverables, communications, and materials.
• Elaborate and follow up on Data Management Plans.
• Monitor ethical regulatory processes and ensure compliance.
• Manage Gantt charts, timelines, and deadlines.
• Perform daily management activities, organize project-related meetings and events, and handle administrative tasks.
• Monitor and manage EC Portal activities, including uploading deliverables, milestones, and outputs.
• Conduct financial follow-ups of the overall project spending, contacting partners to do such follow-up to avoid deviations
• Preparation and coordination of amendments if required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering.
• Project management expertise would be an asset
• Knowledge of the Automotive sector would be an asset

Languages

• Advanced level of English and Spanish
• Other languages would be an asset

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet time-critical schedules.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to provide direction.
• Strong writing skills for technical and/or scientific content, guidelines, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in negotiation and consensus-building.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with diverse groups of people.
• Proactive approach and problem-solving orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good numeracy skills with the ability to present and interpret financial reports.

Additional Information

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.