Program / Project Responsible It (M/F/X)

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated professional in IT project management in Magna Steyr’s global environment for a fixed-term position until December 31, 2027.

In this role, you will lead IT projects for the manufacturing of complete vehicles, collaborate with international stakeholders from various fields and support the design and implementation of our IT project management-related processes.

Your Tasks

• Lead IT projects and programs in automotive manufacturing including managing complex internal software and integration projects with large-scale budgets
• Own the end-to-end project lifecycle – from initiation and planning through execution to closure – covering schedule, milestones, budget, scope, resource allocation, change control, reporting and handover to operations
• Ensure governance and compliance across enterprise architecture, information and IT security, and regulatory requirements, in line with internal standards and in coordination with stakeholders
• Manage key stakeholders (such as customers, program leads, IT management…) and coordinate internal and external contributors; drive decisions and escalations via IT management and steering committees
• Contribute to the continuous development and standardization of Magna Steyr's IT Project Management Office and actively drive process improvements and best practices across the IT organization

Who we are looking for

• Successfully completed education in IT (HTL, university of applied sciences or university)
• Experience in IT project and program management, ideally in automotive manufacturing, with the ability to deliver complex software and integration projects
• Expertise in managing large-scale budgets
• Solid experience in governance and executive-level reporting
• Skilled in agile, hybrid and classic project management approaches, with practical experience in Jira/ Confluence, Excel/PowerPoint; familiar with using AI to enhance efficiency and optimize processes; Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or ITIL are an advantage.
• Fluent in German and confident in English communication with customers and partners

Your preferred qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures
• Confident lateral leader with the ability to coordinate contributors and drive alignment
• Structured, analytical and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Proactive change enabler with the ability to manage complexity and support effective decision-making

Site Benefits

• Mobility offers and parking spaces - Arriving at work is easy!
• Home office and Flextime models - Magna offers you a specific framework for this!
• Career, Training & Development - Develop your full potential with us!
• Everyday employee benefits – Exclusively for you!
• Canteen, our café and shops – Our catering offers for you!
• Childcare offers – Our offer for your children!
• Holistic health programs and multiple on-site consulting services - Magna supports!
• Sustainability Programs - Work and live responsibly!

Your profile matters!

Based on your qualifications, professional experience and the responsibilities of the role, your actual salary will be agreed individually. The minimum monthly gross salary for this full-time position (38.5 hours per week) starts at € 4.355 (paid 14 times per year), with a clear willingness to offer a significantly higher salary depending on your qualification and experience.

And now: It’s your turn!

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Please include your CV. As we are excited to learn more about you, please also submit a covering letter.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us

Spechtl Kathrin, +43 664 8840 4987
Recruiting/Talent Attraction
Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co KG

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.