Job Requirements
About Quest Global
At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US
We offer you a motivating environment with exciting projects and would appreciate to welcome you in our team as a:
PROJECT LEADER - AUTOMOTIVE DOMAIN
Job location: Modena area
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized
Project Leader for Italy
who will serve as the
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
for a major strategic project.
The Project Leader will be accountable for end-to-end project execution, ensuring seamless coordination between customer, global stakeholders, vendors, and the global team.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive outcomes in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Leadership & Execution
* Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, of the assigned project within Italy.
* Own the complete project delivery, ensuring timelines, scope, quality, and budget are met.
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
* SPOC Responsibilities
* Act as the primary liaison between Italian stakeholders, business users, global program teams, and IT partners.
* Ensure timely communication and alignment across all involved parties.
* Provide weekly progress updates, dashboards, and reports to leadership.
* Stakeholder Management
* Engage and influence key stakeholders including business leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
* Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, UAT cycles, and governance meetings.
* Address escalations promptly and ensure smooth decision-making.
* Risk, Compliance & Quality Oversight
* Identify potential project risks early and collaborate on mitigation plans.
* Ensure compliance with organizational standards, local regulations, and quality frameworks.
* Drive process adherence and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Team Collaboration
* Guide and coordinate project teams, SMEs, technical resources, and vendors.
* Encourage a collaborative, outcome-driven environment.
Work Experience
Required Skills/ Knowledge
* Proven experience in Project Management within Automotive or other domains.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple suppliers and complex project dependencies.
* Familiarity with tools like JIRA, MS Project, or similar for tracking and reporting.
* Experience in managing cross-functional teams and remote collaboration.
How we work: culture at Quest Global
We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.
We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.