Project Manager – Wearable Airbag ECU Development
Background
Autoliv is driving a new era of rider protection by expanding advanced safety solutions beyond traditional airbags to protect more road users in more scenarios. As part of this mission, we are developing the next‑generation Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to enable smarter, faster, and more scalable safety systems. The ECU project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering this ECU across a broader product portfolio, accelerating integration into new applications and vehicle platforms. This role directly contributes to Autoliv’s purpose: saving more lives through innovation Link.
MISSION
Lead and deliver the Next Wearable Airbag Electronics development projects across the full lifecycle, from product evolution and new generations to industrialization and series production.
The Project Manager is accountable for planning, cost, quality, risk, and delivery, ensuring effective coordination between system engineering, electronics, embedded software, mechanics, validation, industrialization, suppliers, and operations.
The role focuses on the embedded ECU product, its evolution and deployment in the field, while coordinating interfaces with wearables teams and working very closely with mobile application and cloud and crash detection teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Ownership & Planning
Own ECU development projects covering product evolutions, new generations, and variants
Define and control project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables
Build and maintain the global project plan, managing dependencies and critical paths
Manage project budget and resources (internal and external)
Anticipate deviations and drive corrective actions
Technical & Cross‑Functional Coordination
Coordinate all technical contributors:
System & Electronics Engineering, Embedded Software, Crash detection algorithms, Hardware Design, Mechanical Design, Validation & Test, Industrialization & Manufacturing, Mobile App & cloud.
Ensure product specifications and system architecture are defined, approved, and respected
Validate technical trade‑offs in collaboration with the Lead System & Electronics Engineer (cost vs performance, innovation vs risk, short‑term vs long‑term strategy)
Risk, Safety & Quality Management
Identify and manage technical, industrial, planning, and supply‑chain risks
Ensure safety and quality activities are planned and executed:
Functional safety processes, DFMEA / PFMEA, Validation and qualification
Ensure compliance with internal processes and applicable standards
Drive escalation and problem resolution on critical issues
Product Lifecycle & Evolution
Manage ECU lifecycle:
New generation development, Production support & Continuous improvement
Coordinate introduction of new features, electronics changes, and architecture evolutions (connectivity, FOTA, security)
Plan and manage firmware update (FOTA) deployment in coordination with system and software teams
Suppliers & Industrialization
Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external engineering teams
Support supplier selection and contracting with purchasing
Ensure supplier deliverables meet technical, planning, and quality expectations
Coordinate DFM / DFT and ensure readiness for prototypes, pre‑series, and series production
Monitor manufacturing ramp‑up and ensure proper handover to operations
Reporting & Communication
Provide clear, regular project status reporting to management and stakeholders
Prepare and lead project, milestone, and risk reviews
Ensure transparent communication and effective decision‑making
PROFILE
Education & Experience
Engineering degree or equivalent
5+ years’ experience in project management of embedded or mechatronic systems
Experience in safety‑critical products is a strong asset
Having launched a product is a big plus
Technical Background
Solid understanding of embedded ECU development, system engineering, and electronics/software constraints
Familiarity with V‑cycle development, quality and safety processes
Sufficient technical depth to challenge solutions and drive informed trade‑offs
Skills & Mindset
Strong planning, organization, and leadership skills
Proven experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and suppliers
Risk‑ and delivery‑focused, structured, and proactive
Excellent professional English (written and spoken)
Start: ASAP | Duration: Long term Scope: ECU development projects for wearable airbag systems, from evolution to next‑generation platforms
