Project Leader hardware & testing

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, coordination, and ramp‑up of HIL (Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop) test objects across multiple car programs.
• Collect, analyze, and consolidate requirements from developers, testers, and key stakeholders to define test object needs.
• Develop and maintain a structured roadmap for test object availability, ensuring alignment with program timelines, technical prerequisites, and verification strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the central point of contact for all matters related to test object planning and readiness.
• Provide clear and timely communication on status, risks, dependencies, and changes to all relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and present ramp‑up plans, reports, and roadmaps in a clear and compelling manner.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, procurement, and external suppliers to secure timely and cost‑efficient delivery of test objects.

Cost Optimization & Procurement

• Drive strategic decision‑making to optimize investments in test objects while ensuring capability and quality requirements are met.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasts, and financial follow‑up related to test object procurement and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to reuse, repurpose, or extend the lifecycle of existing test objects to reduce cost and improve operational efficiency.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to test object planning, procurement, and deployment processes.
• Ensure seamless integration of test objects into existing verification and validation environments.
• Establish and maintain robust documentation, tracking mechanisms, and lifecycle management processes for all test objects.

• Strong experience in project management, ideally within hardware, testing, or engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive structured planning and execute complex projects involving cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and visualization skills, with the ability to present plans and insights clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with a strong focus on cost efficiency, long‑term planning, and operational optimization.
• Proven capability in coordinating procurement, logistics, and supplier interactions to meet project demands.
• Technical understanding of Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) systems or similar test environments is considered a strong advantage.
• Advanced English skills.

With more than 54 locations throughout Europe, the Bertrandt Group has been providing engineering and development solutions for the international automotive and aerospace industries since 1974. More than 12,000 employees use their know-how and innovative strength every day to support our customers – leading manufacturers and OEMs – with integrated solutions in management, design, and industrialization.

Bertrandt is now expanding into Sweden, establishing a strong and future-oriented presence in Gothenburg. Our activities cover a spectrum of expertise from electrical, electronics, and software development to design engineering , project management, quality, industrialization, and validation, all driven by innovation and a passion for technology

Gothenburg location and candidates must hold valid work authorization in Sweden.